Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared his intention to mobilize all legal avenues to prevent President Bola Tinubu’s potential re-election in 2027. The announcement came during Obi’s appearance on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics program.
“We’re going to ensure we remove Tinubu’s government by all lawful means. I will govern within the law, I will bring civility to Nigeria, and I will appoint competent people into office. I will not be the Minister of Petroleum,” Obi stated.
The former Anambra governor addressed speculation about his involvement with the opposition coalition adopting the African Democratic Congress (ADC) platform, clarifying that this move doesn’t signify abandonment of the Labour Party. “This is not a departure from the Labour Party, nor is it an act of disloyalty,” he explained.
Responding to critics who dismissed coalition members as “expired politicians,” Obi defended their inclusion: “In fact, even some who have been in that government, their experience is critical.”
He drew a corporate analogy, saying: “I can tell you one of the major companies in the world hired two people who have worked in failed companies because they can tell you why they failed.”
Obi emphasized the value of diverse political experience, stating: “You need the experience of those who have failed and those who have succeeded to move on, and I need everyone. It is a critical experience because they know what can fail a system and they know what was wrong with the system.”
The opposition leader championed inclusive governance, arguing: “The job of a leader is to change. You need everybody. If you want to serve, you must serve everybody.” His comments suggest a strategic broadening of his political alliances while maintaining his reformist platform.
The interview has sparked renewed debate about Nigeria’s political direction, with Obi positioning himself as a unifying figure capable of learning from both past governmental successes and failures.
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