I won’t leave ADC despite Obi’s defection – Ihedioha
May 7, 2026 12:46 am
File: Emeka Ihedioha
By Uche Okere
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A former Governor of Imo State, Emeka Ihedioha, has announced that he will not leave the African Democratic Congress following Peter Obi’s departure from the party.
Ihedioha made his position known on Wednesday through his verified social media handles.
According to him, he and other members had invested significant effort in building the coalition under the ADC, adding that he sees no reason to leave the party at this time.
The former Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives said that although he would have preferred Obi to remain in the ADC, he respects his decision to pursue his political ambitions elsewhere.
Obi and former governor of Kano State, Rabiu Kwankwaso, left ADC on Sunday for the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
Reacting to the defection on Wednesday, Ihedioha said he and Obi share a common aspiration for a better Nigeria, one that works for all and respects its diversity, adding that the vision transcends political platforms.
He said, “Over the last year, we have consciously and consistently worked to build a coalition of well-meaning Nigerians under the platform of the African Democratic Congress.
“Our purpose has been clear: to deliver good governance to the people of Nigeria and to build a nation that is accountable, inclusive, and prosperous.
“On Sunday, May 3, 2026, my brother, His Excellency Peter Obi, made the decision to move to the NDC in pursuit of his political aspirations.
“While I would have preferred that this ambition be pursued within the ADC, I recognise that in a democracy, every leader has the right to make political choices guided by conviction. I respect his decision and wish him well.”
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