Why I switch parties — Peter Obi

Peter Obi has articulated his rationale for frequently changing political affiliations, asserting that his departures are driven by a principled stance against parties that devolve into transactional entities, prioritizing personal gain over foundational principles. Speaking on Arise TV, Obi explained that his initial move from APGA to the PDP was a consequence of disagreements with his successor as Anambra governor, which he felt necessitated his exit to prevent detrimental impacts on governance.

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I moved from APGA to the PDP because of issues with my successor. Rather than allow it to become destructive to governance, I moved out.

He further elaborated that the PDP did not offer a more principled environment, characterizing it as a space where rules were disregarded and politics operated on a system of favors. Obi expressed his inability to align with such a transactional framework. Additionally, he pointed to internal conflicts and legal challenges within the Labour Party as factors that diminished its effectiveness as a political platform.

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People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional system.

Currently, Obi is engaged in efforts to forge a united opposition front, collaborating with figures associated with the African Democratic Congress (ADC). He stressed that the focus is on current commitments to change rather than past affiliations, aiming to establish an opposition capable of providing accountable leadership. Obi remains resolute in this pursuit, vowing to continue the fight against obstacles and dismantle what he describes as a criminal political system.

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What is important is not what people were yesterday, but what they are today.