The All Progressives Congress (APC) has mocked Peter Obi over his latest party switch, calling him "Nigeria's inconsolable political drifter" after he left the African Democratic Congress (ADC). In a Sunday statement, APC spokesperson Felix Morka accused Mr Obi of roaming in search of a free, uncontested presidential ticket for 2027. The ruling party said he has never shown willingness to build a political party, describing him as a "political rolling stone that gathers no moss." It referenced his past moves from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Labour Party (LP), and ADC. The APC claimed Mr Obi "fantasises to be president on a ticket delivered on a platter of gold." Mr Obi announced his ADC exit, citing "endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division." He also claimed politicians who caused crises in the Labour Party are now joining the ADC. On December 30, Mr Obi had defected from the LP to the ADC, vowing to resist electoral malpractice in 2027. He gained massive support during the 2023 presidential race after switching from the PDP to the LP. There are now reports of political discussions between Mr Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso for a joint run under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) against President Bola Tinubu.
The APC's attack on Peter Obi ignores its own history of absorbing defecting politicians while painting him as unstable. Mr Obi's repeated party changes suggest difficulty with institutional loyalty, not just ambition. Nigerians who rallied behind him in 2023 may now question the depth of his political foundation. A campaign built on personality over party structure risks repeating the same cycle in 2027.
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