Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has provided further insight into why he chose to leave the Labour Party, the political platform on which he contested the 2023 presidential election.

Obi revealed that he parted ways with the party after learning that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would not recognise its leadership.

He spoke on Sunday at the OBIDIENT Conference and Official Declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC.”

Obi stated, “Democracy must work. I left the Labour Party when I was informed that, as long as I remained in the party, INEC would not recognize its leadership, and that the federal government did not want me on the ballot paper. But I want to assure you that I will contest the coming election—even if it is held in their bedroom—and if they refuse to transmit results, we will transmit them ourselves.” 

He assured Nigerians that, if elected, his administration would prioritize heavy investment in the education and health sectors, emphasizing that nations achieve greatness through intentional investment in human capital. Obi appealed for national unity, urging Nigerians to put aside differences to collectively rescue the country in the 2027 elections.

Describing his mission as “Operation Rescue Nigeria,” he stressed that it is not for personal gain but for the benefit of future generations who have suffered decades of misgovernance. He added, “Election results must be transmitted online in real time. Whoever fails to transmit results will have them transmitted for them.”

On corruption, Obi promised to reduce the menace by 60 percent, noting that leaders and their families must remain untainted. He cited his own tenure as governor, saying, “When I became governor of Anambra State, I advised my wife to forget about the office of the first lady. I approved over 100 Certificates of Occupancy of government lands, but none for myself or my family. If you find any, petition me to the appropriate authority.”

Dr. Tanko Yunusa, global coordinator of the OBIDIENT movement, called on Nigerians to mobilize nationwide for the 2027 general election, reinforcing the movement’s commitment to a participatory and transparent electoral process.