Labour Party’s presidential standard-bearer in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has issued a clarion call to Nigerians, urging them to stay the course, remain united, and persevere.
In his latest XSpace engagement that stretched deep into the night and featured tough questions from passionate supporters, Obi reaffirmed his role in coalition efforts and sketched his vision for Nigeria’s rebirth.
“We must insist that our votes count. Others around the world fought for it, and it worked. We must do the same,” Obi said, urging Nigerians not to resort to violence or division ahead of 2027.
Reacting to confusion over his role in the proposed mega opposition coalition, Obi made it clea he has always been involved, even if he avoids showmanship.
“I attend all meetings unless I’m out of the country. I don’t grandstand, but I’m part of the process,” he said.
He clarified that the coalition is still in its formative stages and that its goal is to “adopt a party” and unify behind a single candidate, not necessarily himself.
“I cannot say it must be me. We must all be ready to sacrifice for Nigeria. We will choose who best serves the country, not egos,” Obi added.
He cautioned against rigid expectations, noting that any coalition worth its salt must work on trust, process, and purpose, not demands and declarations.
Asked about tackling northern insecurity and reviving agriculture, Obi was direct:
“Secure the country, and agriculture will thrive. It’s that simple. We will back it with policy, support, and investment,” he stated.
He referenced his record in Anambra, where a former Inspector-General of Police once praised the state’s five-year security stability, attributing it to clear priorities and focused governance.
“The leaders today are either doing it wrong or simply don’t care enough. You can’t have people dying daily and act like it’s normal,” he added.
Obi left no doubt about his faith in the power of persistence. He said those who subverted the 2023 election would meet a more prepared and determined Nigeria in 2027.
“We will not let what happened in 2023 repeat. We will insist on electoral credibility. We will organise, not agonise,” he assured.
Peter Obi’s remarks reinforced his commitment to a value-driven movement, not a cult of personality. He emphasized unity, clean politics, and readiness to lead or support—so long as Nigeria is the winner.
As coalition plans advance and public impatience rises, Obi’s measured stance signals a deeper strategy at play: building a credible, disciplined opposition for 2027 that prioritises people, not power.
