Former Anambra State governor and presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed a firm stance on internal political processes, stating his readiness to decamp from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) if its internal systems are compromised. Obi conveyed this during an interview on Arise TV, where he openly discussed his past political movements and his commitment to principled politics.

Recounting his political journey, Obi revealed the reasons behind his previous defections. He explained his move from the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA) to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was prompted by irreconcilable issues with his successor, which he felt were becoming detrimental to the state's governance. Later, he left the PDP for the Labour Party (LP) due due to concerns over transactional primaries, emphasizing his refusal to participate in a system where individuals are paid to serve. Obi stated, "People were not playing by the rules. It was transactional. I cannot be part of a transactional primaries. I cannot be paying people to go and serve them."

Having recently moved from the Labour Party to the African Democratic Congress, where he plans to contest in the 2027 general elections, Obi reiterated his unwavering commitment to ethical political conduct. He warned that if the ADC's internal processes are similarly compromised, he would speak out and be willing to move again, asserting, "If I have to move 20 times, I will." This highlights his consistent pursuit of political integrity.

Furthermore, Obi appealed to Nigerians regarding their voting choices, urging them to transcend tribal or religious affiliations when considering his candidacy. During the same interview, he emphasized, "I’ve said before do not vote for me because I’m from the South East. Do not vote for me because I am a Christian. Vote for me because I am committed to turning Nigeria around." He pledged a steadfast commitment to national transformation, specifically outlining plans to address challenges in the North by restoring productivity, thereby shifting the entire country from a consumption-based economy to a production-oriented one, and from sharing wealth to creating it.