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At Edo Rally Obi denies Merger with AtIku, Kwankwaso for 2027 Electio
The Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the elections of 2023, on Monday, denied a report that he was in talks with Atiku Abubakar and Rabiu Kwankwaso over a potential merger to unseat the All Progressives Congress (APC).
Obi, while addressing thousands of party members during a large rally in Edo State, he informed them that some of the rumours they had been hearing were false.
The rally, is in preparation for the local government elections in the state said, “Labour Party membership will increase. Going forward, we’ll get better and stronger. Avoid listening to the rumor-filled information you are receiving since it is half true. In order to transition Nigeria from one of consumption to one of production, we are dedicated to creating a better and new Nigeria.
A report emerged on Monday that the trio of Atiku, Obi and Kwankwaso were meeting to discuss the possibility of a coalition to dislodge the APC in the 2027 election in the event that judgement is delivered in favour of the ruling party.
The report claimed that the three leaders had decided to wait and watch the outcome of the election petitions in court, which would determine their next move.
However, the former Anambra State governor charged the contestants under the Labour Party in the Edo local government elections to ensure they fulfil their promises during their campaigns if they succeed.
“Those of you who are contesting, go and tell the people what you will do and whatever you say, if you succeed, do it. No more promise-and-fail. The time for fake promises has passed in this country; we don’t want anybody to promise us fake things now. Anything you promise you must deliver,” he said.
