Bayo Onanuga Slams Peter Obi as Inconsistent Following Hints of Potential African Democratic Congress Exit

Bayo Onanuga labels Peter Obi opportunistic after the former governor hints at leaving the ADC to protect his political principles.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Leadership News

Clash of Narratives Over Political Loyalty

A sharp rhetorical exchange has erupted between the presidency and former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi following his latest comments on party affiliation. Bayo Onanuga, a spokesperson for the President, utilized social media to condemn Obi’s political record, characterizing him as the most inconsistent operative in the Nigerian landscape. The criticism was triggered by Obi’s public admission that his tenure within the African Democratic Congress may be temporary if the party fails to uphold rigorous internal standards, a stance Onanuga views as evidence of chronic political instability.

Defending a History of Party Defections

During an appearance on Arise News Channel, Peter Obi addressed the scrutiny surrounding his movements between various political organizations, including APGA, the PDP, and the Labour Party. He maintained that his decisions to change platforms are not driven by convenience but by a refusal to participate in stagnant or corrupt systems. Obi argued that building a new future for Nigeria requires discarding the processes of the past, even if that necessitates moving twenty times to find a suitable vehicle for genuine change.

Allegations of Internal Sabotage in Former Platforms

Obi provided a vivid metaphor to explain his departure from the Labour Party, alleging that his exit was a necessary escape from orchestrated internal crises. He claimed that detractors had effectively set fire to the house, expecting him to be consumed by the ensuing turmoil. By leaving, Obi asserts he frustrated those who hoped to trap him in a compromised system, rejecting the narrative that he should have stayed to resolve a conflict he believes was intentionally manufactured to undermine his political viability.