Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has reacted to the exit of Peter Obi from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) comparing the situation to a man who failed to commit to a relationship.
Minister Keyamo made the remarks on Thursday in a post on social media while reacting to Mr Obi’s defection to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC).
The minister said he was “interfering in what does not concern me” before using a relationship analogy to describe the political development.
“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,” he wrote.
According to him, the woman later left for another man who offered her commitment, while the rejected suitor reacted by attacking her publicly.
“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 added.
“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.”
Obi announced his resignation from the ADC on Saturday, citing internal disputes and legal battles within the party.
In a statement announcing his exit, Obi said the decision followed deep reflection on the political situation in the country and the need to rescue Nigeria from what he described as a dangerous path.
He also linked his departure to what he called internal crises and litigation within the party, which he said affected his ability to participate effectively in the political process.
Despite leaving the ADC, Obi thanked the party leadership, including former Senate President David Mark, for the opportunity to serve in the party.
He also acknowledged the support of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other party leaders.
Obi’s move to the NDC also came alongside the defection of former Kano State governor Rabiu Kwankwaso.
