If he chooses to leave the party, that is his preference. We can’t sit in judgment over him.
By Ife Osemedua
365Daily – Ex-Anambra State Governor and former Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has debunked his rumoured plans to leave the party for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).
Speaking in Gombe State shortly after donating a borehole to the Ram Market in Tike Pantami on Sunday, April 7, 2024, Obi said he had no plans to leave the party, saying instead, he was working for peace to be restored in it.
Some media reports had alleged that he was plotting his exit from the party due to the leadership crisis between the present leadership and the National Labour Congress (NLC).
The NLC, through its spokesman, Benson Upah, had on Sunday, said the former Anambra State Governor is free to leave the LP, noting that the congress would not stand in his way if he chose to leave.
“The right of choice is available to Mr Obi. If he chooses to leave the party, that is his preference. We can’t sit in judgment over him on that. But if he chooses to remain, of course, Peter Obi is an asset any day. I rest my case on that,” he stated.
However, in his reaction, Obi said, “No, there is no such thing. I’m for peace, I like peace. I believe we are one people. Our concentration should be on peace, and I believe that we will resolve all situations.”
On possible collaboration with former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, he added, “Well, I’m more interested now in Nigeria’s success today than tomorrow. We are always concentrating on the election rather than what Nigerians are going through. My commitment is about Nigerians living in a better society, given a better life, and that’s my concern.”