Amanze ChinonyeFormer presidential candidate and leader of the Obidient Movement, Mr. Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, putting to rest speculation surrounding his political allegiance.
Obi on Friday, joined Labour Party leaders in Onitsha to officially flag off the 2025 gubernatorial campaign of Chief George Muoghalu.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe event, held at the All Saints Cathedral Field, marked the formal launch of the Labour Party’s campaign for the November 2025 off-cycle governorship election in Anambra State. Muoghalu, the party’s gubernatorial candidate, was joined by his running mate, Professor Ifeoma Okaro.
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Obi’s presence, alongside Labour Party senators Victor Umeh and Tony Nwoye, House of Representatives members, George Ozodinobi, Prof. Lilian Orogbu, Uche Okonkwo, and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Dr. Yunusa Tanko, was widely seen as a reaffirmation of his deep-rooted ties to the party and its growing coalition, which includes the African Democratic Congress (ADC).
“I remain a committed member of the Labour Party. Politics for me is about compassion and focusing on measurable indices of development: education, health, and lifting people out of poverty,” Obi said, responding to recent confusion around his political stance.
Obi urged party members and supporters to embrace an issue-based campaign free from divisive rhetoric or personal attacks.
“I urge all our members to ensure that our campaign is devoid of name-calling, but strictly based on issues of security of lives and property, better education for our children, support for the health sector, and empowerment of small businesses,” he added.
Also present was Mr. Ken Pela, Chairman of the Labour Party’s 2023 Gubernatorial Candidates Forum and former Delta State gubernatorial candidate, who pledged full support for Muoghalu and expressed confidence in the party’s chances.
Muoghalu, a respected technocrat and former Managing Director of the National Inland Waterways Authority (NIWA), is expected to unveil his manifesto in the coming weeks. Sources within the party say his campaign will focus on youth development, infrastructure, public service reforms, and economic renewal.
The Anambra election is widely seen as a major test of Labour Party’s influence in the South-East and the strength of the Obidient Movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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