Obi: Atiku Ran An Election With Him As VP. The 1st Thing He Did After The Election Was To Jump-Amadi

In an interview on Arise TV on Friday, November 13, 2026, Dr. Sam Amadi, Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought, criticised Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), over his decision to leave the political platform he previously belonged to after the 2023 presidential election.

Amadi made the statement while discussing Obi’s political journey, his previous alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and the movement of political figures between parties in Nigeria.

Speaking during the interview, Amadi stated, “Atiku ran an election with him as VP. The first thing he did after the election was to jump.” He made the remark while reflecting on Obi’s decision to leave the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after serving as Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2019 presidential election.

The Director of the Abuja School of Social and Political Thought appeared to draw attention to the pattern of political movements involving Obi, particularly his departure from the PDP and subsequent emergence as the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election.

Amadi’s remarks also formed part of a broader discussion about political loyalty, party affiliations and the challenges associated with building a stable political organisation in Nigeria.

The political analyst highlighted the importance of understanding the dynamics of political alliances, noting that the movement of prominent politicians between parties continues to shape the country’s political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

He concluded that Peter Obi’s political journey, including his departure from the PDP after the 2019 election, raised questions about political loyalty and the stability of party affiliations in Nigeria’s democratic system.

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