The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stated that it is too early to disclose his next move should the coalition fail to nominate him as its flagbearer.
Naija News reports that Obi stated this amid growing anticipation over the shape and leadership of the proposed opposition coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi made the remark during a virtual engagement hosted by ParallelFact on 𝕏 (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, where he fielded questions from supporters and political observers.
Responding to a question about what he would do if the coalition of opposition figures, including Atiku Abubakar, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, does not adopt him as its presidential candidate, Obi said the coalition has yet to adopt a party.
He stressed that discussions were still ongoing and assured his followers that he remained committed to inclusive politics.
The former Governor of Anambra State said, “From day one, I have always attended every meeting of the coalition unless I travelled. Whenever I have issues, I always discuss with them. I can’t tell you the coalition is the one going to produce Peter Obi. When we reach to that stage, we discuss that.
“But the coalition is us coming together to save the country. We haven’t reached the stage we say it’s going to be this person. I believe that people who are coming together are decent people that want to work for the interest of the [country]. That’s my belief.
“And if that’s the case, I believe there will come a time all of us will sacrifice for the country. That’s how I see it. At that time, we will ensure that the best among us emerges as [candidate].
“The coalition wants to adopt a party. And we are going to do that very soon. Other parties will still join. The reason other parties have not joined is because there’s problem in their parties.
“I wish I can answer you that question, but unfortunately for now, I can’t. I know I have told you the coalition is not talking about who will be this or what. I will do what’s in the best interest of the country and what those I lead and are following me want. I don’t discuss such things on my own.
“Few times leaders have acted as if they were alone, without consultation. It’s not yet time. Now we just want to come together. For me, when that time comes, you will see, and I will consult. I will then tell what I am going to do. I have never done anything without consultation. If you were among those close to me, you would know that I consulted before I left the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP. I didn’t just wake up in the morning and say I will do this. And if I become President, I wouldn’t just go around announcing things without consultation.”
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