Peter Obi has been the focus of numerous calls for a merger among opposition parties in Nigeria which have intensified over several months now, with advocates arguing that a united front is necessary to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
This comes after Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate Peter Obi and his New Nigerian Peoples Party (NNPP) counterpart Rabiu Kwankwaso denied rumors of merger talks between key parties.
Recent reports had suggested that Kwankwaso, Peter Obi, and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) had agreed to form an alliance, with Kwankwaso and Atiku allegedly set to serve as president for four years each, followed by Obi for eight years.
However, Kwankwaso has since denied these claims, emphasizing the importance of allowing the people to choose their leaders rather than having them imposed by self-proclaimed “leaders of the north”.
Obi has also weighed in, stating that there is no merger deal between him and any opposition figure.
Nevertheless, he has urged patriotic Nigerians, particularly those in opposition parties, to consider coming together in 2027 to challenge the APC.
The LP has further clarified its stance, with National Chairman Julius Abure announcing that the party’s presidential ticket for 2027 is no longer reserved for Obi.
This decision was made during the party’s National Executive Committee meeting, where it was agreed that all party tickets, from the presidency to the House of Assemblies, are now open to all qualified Nigerians.
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