ENUGU, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has defended his history of switching political parties, insisting he exits platforms that abandon principles for personal interests and transactional politics.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Obi said his political decisions have always been guided by the need to protect governance and uphold integrity.
He explained that his initial move from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was driven by a dispute involving his successor as governor of Anambra State.
“I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor. Rather than allow it to become destructive to governance, I moved out,” he said.
Obi, however, said his experience in the PDP did not meet expectations, describing the party as one where rules were ignored and politics reduced to personal favours.
“People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system,” he stated.
He further cited internal crises and legal disputes within the Labour Party as factors that weakened its effectiveness as a viable political platform.
The former Anambra governor is now working with opposition figures aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as part of efforts to build a united front ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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Addressing concerns over his new political allies, Obi said their past affiliations should not overshadow their present commitment.
“What is important is not what people were yesterday, but what they are today,” he said.
He added that the priority remains building a credible opposition capable of delivering accountable leadership.
“We are ready to work with people who are committed to change. If the process is compromised again, we will continue the fight,” he said.
Obi did not mince words in his assessment of the current political system, describing it as deeply flawed and in need of urgent reform.
“We must dismantle this criminality that exists today,” he said.
Obi formally joined the ADC on March 7, completing his registration in Agulu, Anambra State, during the party’s mobilisation exercise across the state.
He disclosed that the South-East region is already aligning politically ahead of 2027, with ongoing consultations across other regions.
“In this particular journey of 2027, we in the South-East are working as a family and we are discussing with other regions. We are working to unite all opposition. The common goal is to create a new Nigeria,” he said.