Obire criticizes Obi’s move to ADC as sign of weak leadership
Former Delta State governorship aspirant Dr O’Diakpo Obire has criticized Peter Obi for leaving the Labour Party for the African Democratic Congress. Obire argued that strong leaders do not abandon their party structures and blamed Obi for failing to keep the Labour Party united after the last general elections. He also questioned the credibility of politicians now joining the ADC. Obire praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration and confirmed his support for the All Progressives Congress.
What we know
- Dr O’Diakpo Obire said Peter Obi’s defection from the Labour Party shows a failure of leadership and inability to maintain party structure.
- Obire claimed that Obi inherited a weak party structure and further dismantled it before moving to the ADC.
- He stated that the ADC lacks effective structure and is made up of disgruntled individuals, with no guarantee Obi will become its presidential candidate.
- Obire questioned the track record of politicians now in the ADC, noting they failed to solve problems while in previous offices.
- He praised Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration for bold reforms and expressed full support for APC candidates, mentioning hope for a free and fair election in 2027 as in 2023.
- Peter Obi formally defected to the African Democratic Congress on December 31, 2025, calling for unity among Nigerians and opposition forces.
