Festus Keyamo mocks ADC after Peter Obi’s exit, using a romantic analogy to describe political tensions and defection drama
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has mocked the African Democratic Congress, ADC, following the defection of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, using a vivid romantic analogy to describe the political fallout.
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Keyamo made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to Obi’s exit from the ADC to the New Democratic Congress, in a statement that blended political criticism with an extended metaphor comparing party relations to a failed romantic relationship.
The minister, in what he described as an unsolicited reflection, likened the situation to a bachelor who fails to commit to a woman of high value, only to lose her to another suitor who offers full commitment.
“A bachelor loves a young, beautiful woman so much… but refuses to assure her she’d be the first wife,” Keyamo wrote.
He added that the woman, recognising her worth, quietly leaves for a more decisive suitor, prompting the bachelor to react angrily and direct criticism at her through relatives.
“Haba! bachelor, why not just stick with your other woman and let her be?” he added, linking the analogy to Obi’s political journey.
In Keyamo’s interpretation, Peter Obi is represented as the “high-value woman” who exited the ADC after failing to secure firm assurances, while the party itself is cast as the indecisive bachelor.
Obi had earlier announced his resignation from the ADC, citing prolonged internal disputes, legal battles, and structural instability within the party as key reasons for his departure.
He explained that his decision was not driven by anger or ambition but by concern over Nigeria’s political direction and repeated challenges within opposition structures.
Obi also referenced similar issues he faced in the Labour Party, saying his exits were driven by what he described as orchestrated litigation and internal crises designed to frustrate political participation.
Despite leaving, he expressed appreciation to ADC leaders, including former Senate President David Mark, as well as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other stakeholders.
He also warned that weakening opposition parties could undermine Nigeria’s democratic balance at a time of rising economic hardship, insecurity, and public distress.
Obi’s exit, alongside that of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, reportedly triggered a wave of defections, with several lawmakers also moving to the New Democratic Congress.
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The development has further intensified political tensions, with key figures across party lines weighing in on the implications for opposition cohesion ahead of future elections.
