BREAKING: Peter Obi resigns from ADC

Author: Matthew AtungwuPublished on: May 3, 2026Country: Nigeria

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Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has announced his resignation from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in a statement on his verified X handle. He clarified that his decision was not due to mistreatment by ADC Chairman Senator David Mark or other respected leaders, but rather to internal crises and divisions affecting the ADC, similar to those he faced within the Labour Party.

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