Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has refuted recent reports suggesting that he was engaged in talks with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso for a potential merger aimed at challenging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 presidential election.
Obi made this clarification while addressing supporters at the party’s rally ahead of the local government elections in Edo State.
Speaking at the event, Obi assured party members that much of what they were hearing about him in recent times were rumors.
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They are all rumours
He emphasized that the Labour Party would remain committed to its growth trajectory, despite detractors and speculations.
“Labour Party will continue to grow. We will continue to go stronger and better. Half of the things you are hearing everywhere are rumours, don’t listen to them,” Obi stated
Obi further reaffirmed his dedication to building a better and stronger Nigeria if given the opportunity to lead the nation.
He expressed the party’s vision to transition Nigeria from a consumption-based economy to a production-driven one.
No more empty promises
Addressing the individuals running for positions in the local government elections, Obi urged them to uphold their campaign promises and deliver on their commitments if elected.
He said that the era of empty promises had passed and urged candidates to focus on delivering tangible results to the people.
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Atiku, Kwankwaso, Obi explore potential merger to challenge Tinubu and APC
Meanwhile, as the country goes through a transition phase, political heavyweights Atiku Abubakar, Rabiu Kwankwaso, and Peter Obi are reportedly in discussions about forming a new political party.
Their aim is to create a stronger political party that can effectively challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to our source.
The talks among these influential leaders have been ongoing, with the initial discussions between Atiku, who was the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and Kwankwaso, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) in the last presidential election.
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