The National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Bolaji Abdullahi, has alleged that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, joined the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to avoid the rigours of coalition politics.

Abdullahi, who spoke during an interview on Arise Television’s Prime Time, claimed that Obi deliberately exited the ADC in search of a political platform that could guarantee him the party’s presidential ticket without intense negotiations.

According to him, coalition politics demands compromise and the ability to manage competing interests—qualities he suggested Obi lacks.

“The kind of party Peter Obi needed is one that can assure him of the ticket without resistance. In a coalition setting where negotiations are constant and no one can be taken for granted, he cannot thrive,” Abdullahi said.

He further alleged that Obi not only sought the presidential ticket but also wanted the privilege of selecting his running mate without internal contest.

The ADC spokesman noted that although the exit of Obi and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, was a setback, it was not a crippling blow to the party.

“Personally, I am not happy about their departure, but in some way, it brings relief. It allows us to concentrate on rebuilding the party without undue pressure,” he added.

Abdullahi, however, dismissed the likelihood of any political confrontation, stressing that the defectors are not enemies of the ADC.

Obi and Kwankwaso had recently formalised their membership of the NDC, marking a significant shift in the evolving political landscape ahead of future elections.