The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, says he will only be part of a merger of political parties if it is geared towards making Nigeria better.
In a chat with NoireTV-GlobalBlackTV recorded at the weekend, Obi said he is not interested in the merger of parties merely for the purpose of winning elections or just for state capture.
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Recently, there have been speculations that the Labour Party, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), and other opposition parties may merge ahead of the 2027 election.
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His words: “On the issue of merger… coming together of parties, I always say as long as any merger or coming together is for a better Nigeria, a new Nigeria, for governing properly, I’m for it.
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“If it is just a merger for elections or state capture, I’m not part of it. I’m not desperate to be president. I’m desperate to see Nigeria work, especially for the poor people.
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“We have a lot of potential. So if the merger is to be able to govern Nigeria properly or unlock all these things that will make Nigeria a better place, I’m for it.
“It might be at the party or individual level. But we must come together to build a better Nigeria.”