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Obi spoke on Friday during a rally at the All Saints Cathedral field in Onitsha, Anambra, organised to flag off the campaign of George Moghalu, LP’s governorship candidate in the state, and his running mate, Ifeoma Okaro.

The former governor of Anambra also said he is part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition adopted by opposition leaders as the platform to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.

“I will start the conversation by clarifying some confusions making the rounds, and I need to explain to you—it is very important that I clarify this because people are saying, ‘Oh! Obi is in the ADC and also in the Labour Party,’” he said.

“Let me put it categorically clear: I and the National Assembly members of the party are part of the coalition that has adopted ADC for the 2027 elections, and other parties will join us.

“But today, we are members of the Labour Party. If anybody asks you which party Peter Obi belongs to today, tell them Peter Obi is in the Labour Party. If anybody asks you about the coalition, tell them, ‘Yes’, the coalition is for 2027.”

Obi also declared his intention to run for president again, saying he remains the most qualified candidate.

“Everyone has the right to run for president—I won’t stop anyone. But if anyone asks, let them know I am in the race, and no one does it better than me,” he said.

“It is important that they know that, and that is why we are here to initiate the campaign of the Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu.

“Our candidate is soft-spoken, focused, and an achiever. He is a product that is highly marketable, and I am confident that with him as our flagbearer, good governance and people-orientated leadership are assured.”

On July 3, Obi said his decision to join the ADC coalition was not taken lightly , adding that it aligns with his vision of creating an inclusive political alternative.

However, the Julius Abure-led faction of the LP, in response to the development, issued a 48-hour ultimatum asking him to resign from the party.
On Tuesday, Abayomi Arabambi, an LP chieftain, said the former governor had committed anti-party activities and no longer has a place in the party.

Arabambi described Obi’s move to the ADC coalition as “unconstitutional,” saying the LP would soon convene a national executive council (NEC) meeting to formally expel him.

The LP has been entangled in a leadership crisis for months, with Abure, Nenadi Usman, Callistus Okafor, and Lamidi Apapa—each claiming to be the party’s legitimate leader.

richmond500:
This is what Tinubu wants, divide and conquer

Softmirror:
How? Is it Tinubu that told Obi to remain in Labour Party? Are you also trying to affirm the theory that Obi is working for Tinubu underground?!

richmond500:
Obi is not working for Tinubu, but Tinubu controls the Obidients in the shadow and Obidients controls Obi.
Obi can't afford to offend Obidients.

With all the reforms( Tax reform, FX unification, LGA autonomy, etc) that Tinubu has done which on the surface looks like it was for Nigerians wellbeing, but when you look at it, all the reforms is geared towards putting more money and power and the centre. At the end of the day Tinubu owns the political chessboard and they are playing on Tinubus turf not on a neutral ground.

The only piece left is to dismantle the coalition.
Tinubu, A political genius.

Softmirror:
I like this analysis. If it not the truth, it is very close to the truth.

Warrior99:
A double minded man is UNSTABLE IN ALL his ways... James 1:8

Obi is an unstable politician, he will not achieve any thing that is worthwhile politically.

Jaylord12:
You that is stable what have you achieve?
A person who was a governor....

helinues:
So you don't see anything wrong in Peter Obi being in LP and still be romancing with ADC?

Jaylord12:
That was wrong until wike started the new political
shenanigans....



I only responded to someone who quoted james1⁸

Putindbutt:
How old are you?, this forum needs to start making age a requirement for registration, seems kids have taken over. OBJ appointed opposition figures into his Government to form Government of national unity. Appointing Wike or Bianca into Government of APC, is not the first a ruiling party would work together with oppositions.
However, comparing Obi to Wike is quite ridiculous being that Wike is a member of PDP and will not be contesting for office under APC unlike Obi who's a member of LP and will be contesting for primaries under another party.

Nigle:
The truth be told, Labour party needs Obi more than Obi Needs Labour Party.

No wise man wants to lose his best team member

richmond500:
This is what Tinubu wants, divide and conquer.

The way he conquered 2023 is same way he will conquer 2027.