Nigeria: Peter Obi Makes U-Turn, Says He's Not Against Coalition
- Obi previously rejected coalition efforts by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders for the next elections.
- Obi clarified that he opposes coalitions aimed solely at power grabbing, emphasizing the need to prioritize the welfare of ordinary Nigerians.
- Obi expressed concern about the collapse of democracy in Nigeria, stating that past coalitions have focused on power rather than addressing citizens' needs.
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2027: I'm not against coalition, says Obi
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has denied being against the idea of a formidable coalition that can restore the hope of Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi made his position known via his official X account on Tuesday. He had earlier rejected efforts by former Vice President Atiku
Count me out of coalition for power grabbing — Obi - Daily Trust
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the opposition Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has rejected efforts by some opposition leaders to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections. Obi made this statement on the sidelines of a two-day national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, themed; “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” held on Monday in Abuja. Obi …
Peter Obi Clarifies Stand On Coalition
(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, has clarified his stand on coalition ahead of the 2027 presidential election. Obi in a statement on his X account stated that he is not against the idea of a coalition as his earlier position was misunderstood. The […] The post Peter Obi Clarifies Stand On Coalition first appeared on African Examiner.
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