In a personal statement shared on Sunday via his X platform, Obi reflected on the “toxic” nature of Nigeria’s political landscape and the mounting pressures faced by public figures. He stressed that his decision was not borne out of personal disagreements with leading figures in the party, including its National Chairman, David Mark, or former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, both of whom he said he continues to hold in high regard.
According to the former Anambra State governor, his exit was driven by recurring internal disputes and external interference, which he said were beginning to mirror the challenges that led to his earlier departure from the Labour Party.
“The same Nigerian state and its agents that created unnecessary crises and hostility within the Labour Party that forced me to leave now appear to be finding their way into the ADC,” he said.
Obi pointed to ongoing court cases, factional divisions and a growing atmosphere of distrust within the party, warning that such distractions risk undermining efforts to address the country’s pressing challenges.
He also lamented what he described as a political culture in which integrity, humility and a commitment to service are often misconstrued as weakness. Those who seek to act in good faith, he suggested, are frequently subjected to criticism and misrepresentation.
“Even within spaces where one labours sincerely, one is sometimes treated like an outsider,” Obi said, adding that he and his team had, at times, become convenient scapegoats despite their contributions.
Reaffirming his broader mission, Obi emphasised that his political journey is not driven by personal ambition but by a desire to see a more equitable and functional society.
“I am not desperate to be President, Vice President, or Senate President. I am desperate to see a society that works for all,” he said.
Despite his exit from the ADC, Obi maintained that his commitment to Nigeria’s development remains unwavering. He expressed optimism that the country can still achieve leadership rooted in justice, compassion and equal opportunity.
“A new Nigeria is possible,” he added.
