Peter Obi Still with Labour Party, Has Not Joined Any Coalition – Obidient Movement
By Matthew Eloyi
The Obidient Movement has debunked media speculations suggesting that Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has left the party or joined any new political coalition.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja, the movement’s Director of Strategic Communication and Media, Nana Kazaure, clarified that Obi remains firmly with the Labour Party and has not accepted any running mate position or political alliance.
“Mr Peter Obi remains in the Labour Party, and if ever this changes, he will make that announcement himself,” Kazaure said, in response to reports alleging that Obi had been offered the position of running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in a purported coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
“Even as we know that the publication is imaginary to the author, we are tempted not to ignore it because of the possible far-reaching misconception it will have in the public space,” Kazaure stated.
While acknowledging that discussions and consultations with political stakeholders are ongoing, the Obidient Movement emphasized that such engagements are not indicative of any defection or coalition membership by Obi.
“While frank and cordial engagements with our partners and stakeholders towards a coalition continue amicably, the Obidient Movement would like to state emphatically that there is no truth or basis to the reports whatsoever.
“Without any risk of contradiction, we would like to reiterate that Mr Obi has maintained that his objective and his involvement in a coalition is to provide a united front against bad governance.
“To tackle issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, out-of-school children and the myriad of other problems daily afflicting the people of Nigeria,” the statement added.
Kazaure also reiterated the movement’s commitment to a people-centered and progressive politics focused on nation-building rather than a scramble for power.
“We want politics that is progressive, standing firmly with the people and serving the great people of Nigeria, and not politics just for the sake of grabbing power,” he said.
The movement urged the public and media to refrain from sensationalism and speculative reporting.
“At this difficult time, all Nigerians and the Media, inclusive, should emphasise and contribute to building a better country,” the statement concluded.
