Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, affirmed his continued commitment and loyalty to the party.
Obi recounted being approached by a journalist at Abuja airport, who inquired if his recent remarks about the ‘Obidient Movement’ indicated an intention to leave the LP.
He clarified that his aspiration and desire are to collaborate closely with other party leaders to reconcile valued members and form partnerships with like-minded individuals and parties across the country.
Obi, in a statement on Thursday, said, “For the avoidance of doubt, ‘I remain a committed, Loyal Labour Party member’. That is my definitive response to all Nigerians who may be in doubt about my party affiliation in the light of recent reports and conflicting interpretations of recent political expressions.
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“I have just been confronted by a Journalist at Abuja airport wanting to know if my statement on Obidient Movement yesterday is a signal of my leaving the Labour Party. For the attention of all those holding such an impression and for the general public, I remain a faithful, committed and loyal member of the Labour Party.
“Indeed as a Leader of the party, my aspiration, and desire working closely with other Leaders is to reconcile our valued members, and partner with like minds, and parties all over the country to build a strong and better Party that will catalyze and commence the rebuilding of a new Nigeria.
“My statement yesterday was intended to clarify some issues that are of concern to our teeming supporters some of whom are not members of any political party but are desirous for a new Nigeria. Our goal and aspirations remain that a new Nigeria is POssible.”
On Wednesday, Obi stated that the Obidient Movement is not affiliated with any particular party.
The announcement followed the Labour Party’s creation of a directorate for the Obidient Movement, a decision the party has since reversed.
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