Former Anambra State governor and opposition figure Peter Obi has formally announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC), citing deepening internal divisions and court battles within the party.

In his statement, Obi clarified that his departure was not due to personal grievances with party leaders. He expressed continued respect for ADC Chairman Senator David Mark, as well as elder statesman Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, stressing that none of them treated him unfairly.

Instead, Obi pointed to what he described as the intrusion of “state agents” into the ADC, creating “unnecessary crises and hostility” similar to what he experienced in the Labour Party before leaving. He lamented that rather than focusing on Nigeria’s pressing national problems, the ADC had become consumed by “endless court cases, internal battles, suspicion, and division.”

Obi criticized the prevailing political culture of control and exclusion, arguing that it undermines service and nation‑building. His resignation is expected to reshape opposition dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections, as speculation grows about his next political move.

Observers note that Obi’s exit highlights the broader instability within Nigeria’s opposition parties, where internal disputes often derail efforts to build strong platforms capable of challenging the ruling party.