Keyamo taunts ADC, saying they treated Obi poorly, like a “side-chick,” leading to his exit.

Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has mocked the African Democratic Congress (ADC) over the exit of former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, comparing the party to a “lovesick bachelor” who failed to value a prized partner.

Keyamo made the remarks on Thursday while reacting to Obi’s recent defection from the ADC to the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), a move that has continued to reshape Nigeria’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections.

In a lengthy statement, the minister used a romantic analogy to describe what he viewed as the ADC’s mishandling of Obi’s political ambitions within the party.

According to Keyamo, the ADC treated Obi like a “side-chick” rather than giving him the assurance and political commitment he deserved as a major opposition figure.

“A bachelor loves a young, beautiful woman so much and thinks she’s actually the best of his girlfriends, but refuses to assure her she’d be the first wife. He proposes to keep her as second wife or side-chick,” Keyamo wrote.

He added that the woman, fully aware of her worth, eventually left for another suitor who immediately offered her the recognition and commitment she sought.

“The beautiful woman, who knows her worth, has no time to waste waiting for this bachelor and walks away quietly to another suitor who knows her worth and assures her instantly she’d be the first wife,” he said.

Keyamo then accused the ADC of reacting bitterly after Obi’s departure, saying the party resorted to public criticism instead of moving on.

“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,” the minister stated.

Obi had announced his resignation from the ADC last Saturday, citing internal disputes, legal battles and prolonged crises within the party as reasons for his exit.

The former Anambra State governor said his decision was not driven by anger or personal ambition, but by concerns over Nigeria’s worsening political and economic situation.

Obi also drew parallels with his earlier exit from the Labour Party, claiming that orchestrated litigations and internal wrangling were deliberately used to weaken his political participation.

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Despite leaving the ADC, Obi thanked party leaders, including former Senate President David Mark and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, for their support during his time in the party.

His departure, alongside that of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, has triggered wider defections across opposition ranks, with at least 18 lawmakers reportedly joining the NDC in recent days.

Political analysts say the growing realignment reflects intensifying calculations ahead of the 2027 elections, as parties reposition amid internal crises, court battles and the race to secure viable political platforms before key electoral deadlines.

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