Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent figure within the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has asserted that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, left the ADC due to a reluctance to engage in competitive internal elections. In a recent interview on ARISE News, Okonkwo clarified that Obi’s departure was not rooted in ideological conflicts or internal party strife. Instead, he alleged that Obi has a consistent record of sidestepping open primary contests throughout his political journey. Okonkwo stated that Obi’s decision to quit the ADC stemmed from an aversion to free and fair primaries, emphasizing that Obi has historically preferred political maneuvering over electoral competition. He pointed out that Obi has yet to participate in a primary election and predicted that this pattern will persist throughout his political career.