Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the opposition Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 general elections, has rejected attempts by some opposition leaders to form a coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi made the statement during a two-day national conference on strengthening democracy in Nigeria, themed “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” which took place on Monday in Abuja.
He expressed that previous coalition efforts in the country had been reduced to mere power grabs, and as such, he would not participate in such initiatives. “I am not interested in a coalition for power grabbing. I wonder why political leaders would abandon the country to collapse in desperation to grab political power,” he said.
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When asked about the proposed coalition ahead of the 2027 elections, Obi reiterated, “For me, what is important is the country’s future. We abandoned the country, and all we talk about now is power grabbing.”
Obi emphasised that his focus was on the well-being of Nigeria’s citizens, especially in areas such as security and education, rather than political power struggles. “I am not interested in any coalition to take power. It is about discussing Nigeria, securing Nigeria, and prioritising the common people and their education. That is the most important thing in Nigeria right now.”
The former governor of Anambra State also voiced concerns about the collapse of democracy in the country, noting its adverse effects on daily life and the future of Nigerian children. “We have seen that whatever happens in democracy affects the citizens. It affects their daily living and the future of their children. So, we must all now get involved to make it work, because we know that it’s not working in Nigeria,” he added.
