Peter Obi Responds To Alleged Merger With PDP

Peter Obi Responds To Alleged Merger With PDP

Yunusa Tanko, spokesperson for Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has dismissed rumors of merger discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). This comes in response to claims made by PDP Deputy National Spokesman Ibrahim Abdullahi, who suggested that major opposition figures were exploring a merger to address Nigeria’s challenges ahead of the 2027 presidential election…….CONTINUE READING 

Abdullahi’s statement was supported by Paul Ibe, media adviser to Atiku Abubakar, who emphasized Atiku’s ongoing advocacy for an opposition alliance due to perceived failures of the current administration under Tinubu.

However, Yunusa Tanko rejected these claims, stating that Peter Obi’s focus remains on strengthening his political base rather than pursuing a merger. He explained that discussions of a merger are surfacing again due to increased political activity and the high stakes of the 2027 election.

Yunusa asserted that Obi aims to enhance his nationwide structure, learning from past election shortcomings. He highlighted that the Obidient Movement is expanding across political parties, reinforcing their commitment to good governance rather than engaging in merger talks.