Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has clarified that no merger agreements are in place with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), or any other political party in preparation for the 2027 election.
Obi made this statement during a press conference in Abuja on January 2, 2025. The former governor of Anambra emphasized that no formal collaboration or deal had been reached with other political groups. He urged all Nigerians who are committed to the country’s future to unite ahead of the 2027 election in order to challenge the All Progressives Congress (APC), which he accused of mismanaging national resources.
He also expressed deep concern over the country’s security situation, describing it as “unfortunate” and lamenting the needless loss of life due to banditry, terrorism, and kidnappings for ransom. Additionally, Obi highlighted the persistent corruption in Nigeria and criticized the high cost of governance, which he claims has contributed to an alarming rise in public debt under the current administration of President Bola Tinubu.
Obi also noted that government officials have exacerbated the nation’s financial woes by engaging in frequent foreign travels, misusing public funds in 2024. In the 2023 presidential election, Tinubu triumphed in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states, securing a total of 8,794,726 votes—nearly two million more than his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP. Atiku, who has run for president six times, garnered 6,984,520 votes, while Obi, a first-time candidate, achieved 6,101,533 votes.
