Obi reversed his stance, stating that his previous interview had been misrepresented
2027: Obi Makes U-Turn, Says “I’m Not Against Coalition”
Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has clarified that he is not opposed to the idea of a strong coalition aimed at restoring hope for Nigerians ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi shared his position on his official X account on Tuesday, responding to earlier statements where he had rejected efforts by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other opposition leaders to form a coalition for the upcoming elections. He emphasized that he would not support any coalition that is motivated solely by a desire for power.
The former governor of Anambra State made these comments on the sidelines of a two-day national conference in Abuja, titled “Strengthening Nigeria’s Democracy: Pathway to Good Governance and Political Integrity,” which took place on Monday.
However, on Tuesday, Obi reversed his stance, stating that his previous interview had been misrepresented.
He wrote, “I have observed that my honest interview yesterday was misquoted by many media outlets, creating a false narrative that misrepresents my position. Let me set the record straight. I am not against coalition. In truth, I am for it, not for a power grab but to position Nigeria for greatness.
“I have not, and will never advocate for any coalition or alliance that does not prioritise the welfare and progress of the ordinary Nigerian.
“Any discussion about governance must be centred on what it means for everyday Nigerians and how it will address critical issues such as access to quality healthcare and education and pulling people out of poverty.
“Too often in our nation’s history, individuals and groups have come together solely for the purpose of taking power for power’s sake. Such endeavours, devoid of genuine purpose and vision, have only deepened our challenges, leaving the ordinary Nigerian to bear the brunt of bad governance. This is what I stand firmly against.
“Leadership must be about service, not self-interest. As I have always maintained, the New Nigeria is possible.
“But it requires us to change the way we think about power. It is not about grabbing it; it is about using it responsibly to transform lives and secure a brighter future for generations to come.” Read More
