According to a report by Vanguard today, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi recently shared his thoughts on a potential merger between the Labour Party (LP) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
In an interview with Noire TV-Global Black TV over the weekend, Obi discussed the possibility of receiving support from Atiku Abubakar as a Southeast candidate for the 2027 presidential election. He expressed gratitude for Atiku’s willingness to back him if the presidential ticket is allocated to the Southeast.
Obi emphasized that his main concern is the welfare of Nigeria and its people, not his personal political ambitions. He stated, “I’m not desperate to be president; I’m desperate to see Nigeria work, especially for the poor people because we have a lot of potential.”
Regarding the potential merger between the PDP and LP, Obi said he is open to it if the aim is to improve governance in Nigeria and unlock the country’s potential. “If the merger is to govern Nigeria properly and unlock all those things that will make Nigeria a better place, I’m for it,” he said.
However, Obi made it clear that he is not interested in mergers or alliances solely for gaining power or winning elections. “If it’s just a merger for election or state capture, I’m not for it or part of it, I don’t want to be part of anything like that,” he asserted.
The former governor of Anambra State advocated for unity and cooperation among individuals and parties, as long as the goal is to build a better Nigeria. He stated, “It might be at the party level, it might be at the individual level, might be at any level, but we must come together to be able to build a better Nigeria.”….S££ MOR£