Peter Obi, The 2023 Labour Party (LP) Presidential Candidate, Has Clarified That No Merger Deal Has Been Finalized With The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), The New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), Or Any Other Party. Speaking At A Press Conference In Abuja On January 2, Obi Urged Political Allies To Unite In 2027 To Challenge The All Progressives Congress (APC), Which He Accused Of Resource Mismanagement.
Obi Criticized The Nation’s Security Situation, Highlighting Widespread Banditry, Terrorism, And Kidnappings. He Also Condemned High Corruption Levels, Excessive Governance Costs, And The Misuse Of Public Funds Through Frequent Foreign Trips In 2024 Under President Bola Tinubu’s Administration.
In The 2023 Presidential Election, Tinubu Secured 8.79 Million Votes, Defeating Atiku Abubakar (6.98 Million Votes) And Obi (6.1 Million Votes), Who Made A Strong First-Time Showing.