Obi ADC exit claim sparks controversy as Kenneth Okonkwo says any departure from ADC would raise questions about political alignment
Veteran Nollywood actor, lawyer and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, on Thursday, April 16, 2026, issued a strong political warning over speculation surrounding the possible exit of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress, ADC.
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Speaking during an interview on Channels Television, Kenneth Okonkwo said any move linked to the Obi ADC exit claim would raise serious political questions about loyalty and strategy within the opposition coalition.
Okonkwo argued that any presidential aspirant who leaves the ADC amid ongoing coalition tensions would be acting against collective political interests.
He further suggested that such a decision could be interpreted as indirect support for President Bola Tinubu, intensifying already heated political narratives ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Obi ADC exit claim has gained traction amid reports of internal disagreements within the coalition as leading figures jostle for the party’s presidential ticket.
Okonkwo described any potential departure as a sign of instability, warning that the coalition’s strength depends on unity among its key contenders.
He stressed that fragmentation within the ADC would weaken opposition efforts, especially as prominent figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Chibuike Amaechi remain in the race for the party’s ticket.
According to him, staying within the coalition is critical for maintaining political balance and credibility ahead of the primaries.
The comments come as Atiku Abubakar recently pledged to support whoever emerges as the party’s candidate through consensus or primaries.
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Political observers say the Obi ADC exit claim reflects growing uncertainty within Nigeria’s opposition realignment ahead of the next general election.
