Former Secretary to the Government of the Federation Babachir Lawal says Peter Obi was never fully committed to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). According to Lawal, the party did not feel that Obi’s “heart” was in ADC, and he describes Obi’s conduct as “shifty.” He also links Obi’s defection to fear, implying that the move was not driven by genuine alignment with ADC’s goals or leadership. The claims are presented as an assessment of Obi’s relationship with ADC rather than a detailed account of policy disagreements or internal party events. Lawal’s remarks appear in separate reports that carry the same core message: Obi’s commitment to ADC is questioned, and his eventual exit is framed as reluctant or motivated by apprehension. The reports do not include additional statements from Obi or other ADC officials directly responding to Lawal’s characterization in the excerpts provided.