Peter Obi Still Firmly in Labour Party, Says Obidient Movement Leader
- Peter Obi remains a committed member of the Labour Party and intends to contest the 2027 presidential election on a one-term agenda
- The Obidient Movement reaffirmed its mission for justice, fairness, and improved governance during the Oyo State Obidient Conference
- Speakers at the event criticised Nigeria’s governance structure and urged unity to achieve national transformation
The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, has reaffirmed that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi remains committed to the party.
He made the statement during the Oyo State Obidient Conference held at the Empowerment Centre, Ring Road, Ibadan.
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The event, themed “Going Forward 2027: A New Nigeria is Possible,” brought together party members, analysts, and grassroots organisers from across the state.
Peter Obi still in Labour Party - Yunusa
Addressing speculation about Obi’s political future, Yunusa stated clearly that there was no plan for him to leave the Labour Party.
“For the point of clearance, Mr. Peter Obi is a member of the Labour Party. You know there are still issues in the Labour Party and INEC is yet to respond to them,” he said.
He also disclosed that Obi intends to contest in the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve only one term if elected.
“If elected, he will provide Nigeria with a single term of purposeful leadership. The majority of our problems can be resolved in one year if we focus on essential human development, as he demonstrated during his tenure as Governor of Anambra State,” Yunusa said.
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He added that the aim would be to set a clear governance direction, restore hope, and pass leadership to a new class that understands public service.
Yunusa explained that the Obidient Movement is not limited to winning elections but is driven by values of justice, fairness, and provision of basic needs. He urged members to maintain focus on the broader mission of national transformation.
Prominent UI prof warns politicians
In his keynote speech, Professor Francis Egbokhare, a linguist from the University of Ibadan, assessed Nigeria’s political and economic state. He praised the country’s abundant talent but said it was underutilised.
Describing Nigeria as “a giant lying prostrate, trampled by dwarfs,” he criticised governance for lacking direction, relying on propaganda, and engaging in wasteful spending.
He cautioned political actors against mistaking tactics for strategy, warning:
“Do not play a game you have neither mastered nor can control; change the game or change the rules.”
Oyo state coordinator and convener of the conference, Ayo Akinyemi, described the gathering as an opportunity for members to consolidate their vision ahead of the next elections.
He said the movement is driven by a shared commitment to address Nigeria’s socio-economic and political challenges.
“We genuinely seek change in Nigeria and recognised that the country’s political and socio-economic challenges require collective determination,” he said.
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Akinyemi described Obi as the credible leader capable of delivering the desired change and called for unity among members.
Obi’s ‘1-term presidency’ triggers pushback
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the one-term presidency pledge by Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election and key member of the opposition coalition, had stirred controversy among northern political stakeholders.
Legit.ng reports that Obi has continued to affirm a one-term presidency of four years if elected president in the 2027 election.
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