According to a report by Vanguard Newspaper, Peter Obi has justified his pattern of switching political parties.
During an appearance on a television programme, the former Anambra State governor explained that his political decisions have consistently been driven by his commitment to transparency and fairness.
He noted that remaining in environments where processes are flawed or manipulated contradicts his principles.
Obi reflected on his earlier departure from the All Progressives Grand Alliance, stating that the move was necessary to prevent tensions that could have affected governance.
He also referenced his time in the Peoples Democratic Party, where he observed practices he believed undermined due process, prompting his exit.
Also, he discussed developments within the Labour Party, pointing to delays in institutional actions and unresolved issues as factors that influenced his decision to leave.
He indicated that such circumstances created an environment inconsistent with his expectations of political accountability.
“In PDP, I said it before, people were not playing by the rules, it was transactional, I cannot be part of transactional primary, I cannot be paying people to serve them, so I moved to Labour,” Obi stated.
Although he remains part of the ADC, Obi stressed that his continued stay depends on the integrity of its internal systems.
He suggested that any repeat of questionable practices would compel him to take a stand.
He also reiterated his long-standing position against electoral misconduct, emphasizing that he has maintained a record of adhering to lawful and ethical political conduct.
Obi maintained that credible processes are essential for building trust and sustaining democratic governance as the country moves toward future elections.