Keyamo ridicules ADC following Obi's departure, claims party viewed him as a mere afterthought

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo drew a provocative comparison between the African Democratic Congress and a lovelorn bachelor who drove away a prized partner, only to lash out at her for leaving, in response to Peter Obi's defection to the New Democratic Congress.

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This remark was made by Keyamo on Thursday, as he weighed in on Obi's departure from the ADC, using a romantic analogy to dissect the fallout, stating he was "interfering in what does not concern me" before launching into the comparison.

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Keyamo's analogy described a bachelor who, despite being enamored with a young woman, refused to commit to her as his first wife, instead proposing she be his second wife or side-chick, prompting her to walk away to a suitor who offered her the commitment she deserved.

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The minister wrote that the woman, aware of her worth, exited the relationship without drama, while the bachelor "went berserk" and dispatched relatives to publicly abuse her, drawing a parallel between this scenario and the situation with Obi and the ADC.

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In the analogy, Obi was cast as the high-value woman who exited a party unable to guarantee him a presidential ticket, while the ADC played the role of the bachelor who failed to commit and was now lashing out, with Keyamo stating "Haba! bachelor, why not just stick with your other woman and let her be? This is just the case of Peter Obi and the ADC."

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Obi had announced his resignation from the ADC on Saturday, citing persistent internal disputes and legal battles within the party as a major factor in his departure, stating the decision was not driven by anger, personal ambition, or convenience.

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According to Obi, his decision to leave the ADC came after deep reflection on the condition of the country and the need to rescue Nigeria from a dangerous path, drawing a direct parallel with his earlier exit from the Labour Party, which he attributed to severe, orchestrated litigation and internal crises.

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Despite his departure, Obi expressed appreciation to the ADC leadership, particularly former Senate President David Mark, for the opportunity to serve within the party, and also acknowledged the support of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other party leaders.

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Obi warned against actions that could weaken Nigeria's democratic structures, emphasizing that opposition parties must not be weakened or destroyed, as this would ultimately harm the people, and described the country as passing through one of the most difficult periods in its history.

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The country's difficulties, according to Obi, are marked by rising poverty, widespread hunger, and insecurity that continues to threaten lives and livelihoods, and his exit, along with that of former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, triggered a wider exodus, with 18 lawmakers subsequently decamping to the NDC.