Victor EzejaThe 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has said he is not fighting President Bola Tinubu, but only fighting against bad governance, which is responsible for hunger, lack of access to education, and poor healthcare for Nigerians.
Obi stated this during his visit to Duke Akamisoko, Bishop of the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa in Abuja, on Monday.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe visit followed his return from the Vatican in Rome, where he attended the inauguration of the newly elected head of the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday.
While speaking with newsmen, he said: “I am not fighting Tinubu. I am busy fighting against hunger, poor education, and poor healthcare for Nigerians,” Obi stated.
Speaking on talks about coalition, the former governor of Anambra State said he is currently in coalition with Nigerians to fight hunger and address other challenges affecting the people.
“I am in coalition with the Nigerian people. Politics, for me, is not about holding a position; it’s about making things work.”
Meanwhile, the Obidient Movement has reacted to reports claiming that a new coalition is being formed ahead of the 2027 elections, and Obi has been offered the vice-presidential candidate slot to run with Atiku Abubakar.
In a statement released on Monday, signed by Nana Kazaure, Director, Strategic Communication and Media, the Obidient Movement dismissed the report, describing it as a figment of the imagination of the author.
The group said the report is totally false and urged members of the public to disregard it.
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“The publication is imaginary to the author. Though we are reluctant to dignify such falsehood, we are compelled to respond because of its potential to mislead the public,” the movement stated.
The group confirmed ongoing discussions about possible coalitions, but Obi has maintained that his objective for involvement in a coalition is to forge a united front to address issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, poor education, and other challenges affecting the people of Nigeria.
The group stressed that they seek progressive and people-centred politics, “not just for the sake of grabbing power.”
The statement added that at the moment, Obi remains a member of the Labour Party.
Obi Donates ₦10 million For Anglican Church Hospital
During the visit to the construction site of the hospital being established by the Anglican Diocese of Kubwa, Obi donated ₦10 million for the project.
He also visited the Anglican Comprehensive Secondary School in Kubwa, established by the same diocese and donated another sum of ₦10 million in demonstration of his commitment to investment in education, which is critical to development.
“Education, health and pulling people out of poverty remain the three most powerful tools for securing a better future for our children and our society,” Obi stated via his verified X handle.
“I remain committed to promoting each of them, as this is the most effective pathway to drastically developing our country,” he added.
Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.
