The All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, following his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
Felix Morka, the APC National Publicity Secretary, in a social media post on Sunday, described Obi as a “political rolling stone,” accusing him of frequently switching parties in pursuit of what he termed an easier path to the presidency.
“Peter Obi, a political rolling stone that gathers no moss… roaming again in search of free, uncontested, unchallenged presidential ticket,” Morka wrote, alleging that the former Anambra State governor has shown little commitment to building a political platform.
He further accused Obi of avoiding internal competition, claiming he prefers “a ticket delivered only on a platter of gold,” while highlighting his movement across different political parties.
Similarly, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, also criticised Obi’s decision, describing him as a “political nomad” and a “politician made of jelly.”
Reacting on X, Onanuga dismissed Obi’s reasons for leaving the ADC as “self-serving,” alleging that the former governor exited the party to avoid a potential contest for its presidential ticket against Atiku Abubakar and Rotimi Amaechi.
“The political nomad is on the move again,” Onanuga wrote, adding that Obi had chosen “the easy road” rather than confronting internal party competition.
The criticism followed Obi’s recent exit from the ADC, which he attributed to deepening internal crises and what he described as a toxic political environment within the party.
In his statement, Obi said his decision was not driven by personal grievances against party leaders, including David Mark and Atiku Abubakar, both of whom he said he still respects.
He maintained that persistent internal divisions and distractions had shifted attention away from addressing pressing national issues, prompting his decision to leave.
Despite the backlash, Obi insisted that his political actions are not driven by personal ambition, reiterating his commitment to improving the welfare of Nigerians and promoting responsible leadership.
