Peter Obi Isn’t Coming Back – Labour Party National Secretary Reveals Why

The Labour Party (LP) has dismissed rumors suggesting that former presidential candidate Peter Obi might return to the party.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Speaking at a meeting of the Usman-led National Working Committee (NWC) on Tuesday, the party’s National Secretary, Darlington Okocha, described Obi as “a man of principle,” noting that his decision to leave LP for another political platform was carefully considered.

Okocha emphasized that speculation about Obi’s comeback is unnecessary given the strength of the party’s current leadership.

“For him to have left Labour Party, I don’t see him returning. He is a principled man,” Okocha said, adding that the party wishes Obi well in his new political journey. He also highlighted that LP continues to enjoy capable and competent leadership, stressing that “integrity matters in everything we do,” and commending Obi for upholding it.

Meanwhile, Obi has renewed his call for urgent and clear electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 elections. In a statement released on his account on Tuesday, he said the reforms must reflect the will of the Nigerian people and uphold electoral integrity.

Obi explained that his participation in Monday’s peaceful protest at the National Assembly was to stand with citizens demanding credible elections. He called for aspirants for public office to provide verifiable records of their primary, secondary, and tertiary education, alongside fulfilling all constitutional requirements, including age and qualifications.

He also stressed that electoral reforms must ensure election results are transmitted electronically and in real time to protect the mandate of the people and prevent manipulation. Obi rejected recent claims by Senate President Godswill Akpabio that some states may lack network coverage, insisting such excuses are no longer acceptable.

He urged Nigerian youths to remain resolute in advocating for electoral reforms, emphasizing that a new and better Nigeria is achievable.

The full statement read in part:

“On February 9th, I joined a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand urgent electoral reforms that genuinely reflect the will of the Nigerian people.

Our demands were clear: anyone aspiring for positions such as Honourable, Distinguished, or Excellency must emerge through transparent and honorable processes. Candidates must provide verifiable educational records and meet all constitutional requirements. No one should aspire to leadership without following due process.

Beyond eligibility, candidates must engage in open campaigns, public scrutiny, and debates as mandated by law. Most importantly, election results must be transmitted electronically and in real time to protect the people’s mandate and prevent manipulation. Claims of poor network coverage are no longer acceptable, as our banking systems operate nationwide without issue.

Nigeria must move from being a so-called Giant of Africa that embarrasses the continent to becoming a beacon of exemplary governance, starting with credible elections. We owe our youth a nation built on justice, order, and trust, not chaos and impunity. I urge the young generation to remain steadfast until the necessary reforms are achieved.

I remain committed to the vision of a New Nigeria—one that is not only possible but inevitable if we stand and act together.”