Just a few days after threat to expell him from Labour Party was issued over alleged anti party activities, Peter Obi, has clarified that he remains a member of the opposition Labour Party.
Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, made these remarks on Friday during a campaign rally in Onitsha, Anambra State.
The event, held at the All Saints Cathedral field, marked the official kickoff of the gubernatorial campaign for Labour Party’s candidate, George Moghalu, and his running mate, Ifeoma Okaro.
The former Anambra governor also confirmed his involvement in the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, a platform opposition leaders have adopted to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 elections.
“I will start the conversation by clarifying some confusions making the rounds, and I need to explain to you—it is very important that I clarify this because people are saying, ‘Oh! Obi is in the ADC and also in the Labour Party,’” he said.
“Let me put it categorically clear: I and the National Assembly members of the party are part of the coalition that has adopted ADC for the 2027 elections, and other parties will join us.
“But today, we are members of the Labour Party. If anybody asks you which party Peter Obi belongs to today, tell them Peter Obi is in the Labour Party. If anybody asks you about the coalition, tell them, ‘Yes’, the coalition is for 2027.”
Obi also declared his intention to run for president again, saying he remains the most qualified candidate.
“Everyone has the right to run for president—I won’t stop anyone. But if anyone asks, let them know I am in the race, and no one does it better than me,” he said.
“It is important that they know that, and that is why we are here to initiate the campaign of the Labour Party governorship candidate in Anambra State, Dr. George Moghalu.
“Our candidate is soft-spoken, focused, and an achiever. He is a product that is highly marketable, and I am confident that with him as our flagbearer, good governance and people-orientated leadership are assured.”
Spear News reports that on July 3, Peter Obi emphasized his careful consideration before joining the ADC coalition, stating the move supports his goal of building a broad-based political alternative.
In reaction, the Julius Abure-led LP faction issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding Obi’s resignation from the party.
LP chieftain Abayomi Arabambi declared on Tuesday that the former governor had engaged in anti-party activities and consequently forfeited his place in the organization.
Arabambi described Obi’s move to the ADC coalition as “unconstitutional,” saying the LP would soon convene a national executive council (NEC) meeting to formally expel him.
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