Peter Obi Finally Opens Up on Talks With PDP, Others
- Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has confirmed that there is a discussion between him and the PDP
- Obi, who had served as Anambra governor, added that he was open to discussion with individuals and political parties ahead of the 2027 general election
- Tanko Yunusa, the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, disclosed the development in Abuja on Thursday, July 31
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Peter Obi, the Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, has finally reacted to the controversies going on within his inner circle as he confirmed that there is a discussion going on between him and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
The former governor of Anambra state made the disclosure through the national coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Tanko Yunusa, in Abuja on Thursday, July 31. Yunusa explained that Obi was open to discussion with individuals and political parties, which can bring a new Nigeria.
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Obidient Movement speaks on PDP alliance
Vanguard reported that Yunusa confirmed the overture with the PDP, stating that the discussion was no longer a secret because "the PDP has made and is still making overtures." He said the leading opposition is beckoning to the presidential hopeful. He noted that several PDP leaders have publicly commented on it.
He explained that, as Obi himself noted, the Labour Party chieftain is open to discussion that will rescue the country from its current socio-economic challenges. He said the discussion was not about Peter Obi in person but about Nigeria and Nigerians.
Yunusa also responded to the question on the deal made with the PDP and whether a decision has been taken so far, insisting that discussions are still ongoing and assured that a collective decision would be taken in the interest of Nigeria. He added that an individual cannot shoulder the tasks alone.
The Obidient Movement coordinator explained that the opposition has realised that the struggle before all those who genuinely wanted to see Nigeria of brighter future is one that can be fought with unity of purpose.
How politicians preparing for the 2027 election
This came at the time of alignment and realignment among politicians in the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), opposition PDP, Labour Party and others. This came after several members and political office holders under the PDP dumped the party for the APC.
Also, many political actors, particularly in the opposition parties, are aligning with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a party which was recently endorsed by the coalition, which was earlier championed by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Atiku started by calling on the opposition leaders to come together under one umbrella to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election. He had been joined by Peter Obi of the Labour Party and Rotimi Amaechi, a former governor of Rivers.
Interestingly, Atiku, Amaechi, and Obi have announced their interest in contesting for the 2027 presidential election under the ADC. Several political pundits are of the view that Atiku is likely to emerge as the party's presidential candidate in the next general election.
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Why 36 governors may support Tinubu
Legit.ng earlier reported that Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has posited that it would be difficult for any Nigerian governor not to support President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 election.
Governor Sani explained that no Nigerian president has ever supported the states and local governments as Tinubu has done.
The Kaduna governor made the comment amid alignment and realignment from the ruling APC and other opposition parties in the country.
Source: Legit.ng
