Fresh Twist As Peter Obi Reveals Party To Support

With several political alignments in parties across Nigeria and rumors regarding his stability within the Labour Party and the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has made a fresh declaration addressing his critics.

Obi has previously expressed his intention to serve only a single term if elected as president under the ADC banner for the 2027 elections.

However, he faces significant competition within the party, particularly from former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, who has also shown interest in running for the presidency.

Recently, Abubakar indicated a willingness to step aside for a younger candidate within the party, a statement that could impact the political dynamics leading up to the elections.

Ahead of the February council polls in the Federal Capital Territory, Peter Obi, has pledged support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Dr. Moses Paul, stating that he would join him in campaigns across the FCT.

Obi gave the assurance on Wednesday at the Merit House in Abuja during a special Independence program organised by Dr. Paul to sensitise AMAC residents before the official campaign flag-off.

Speaking at the event, Obi said: “Dr. MO will not change, but because human beings can change, I will be shocked if he changes.”

In his remarks, Dr. Paul restated his pledge to restore dignity, prosperity, and service to governance if elected.

He said: “The bitter truth must be told: AMAC has failed. Our markets are trapped in endless litigations, waste management has collapsed, schools were abandoned for months, our health centres are non-functional, insecurity is widespread, businesses are burdened by multiple taxation, and infrastructure is largely absent. This is not governance. This is abandonment.”

He further promised that if elected Chairman, his administration would modernise AMAC markets into centres of economic activity, adding, “If AMAC works, Abuja works. If Abuja works, Nigeria works.”

Also speaking, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, announced the endorsement of Dr. Paul at the event, which was themed “We Don Tire.”