The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Peter Obi will only work in a merger that makes Nigeria work and not just one interested in seeking power.
the Chief Spokesperson of Obi-Datti and Director of the Media, Labour Party (LP), Yunusa Tanko stated this in an interview on Channels Television on Monday.
Recall that there have been reports about a possible merger between Obi and other political leaders to wrestle power from the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
This development comes just President Bola Tinubu marks his one year in office as the President of Nigeria.
Speaking on the proposed merger Tanko said his Obi is interested in seeing Nigeria work and thus will only partner with those who have similar values.
He said, “His Excellency, Peter Gregory is not interested in a merger that is only for the interest of seeking power.
“He is interested in a merger that will bring Nigerians out of the poverty level, bringing the Nigerian people to a comfortable state of health care.
“Making sure Nigerians have potable drinking water; making sure the problem of power supply is being solved.
“So, therefore, he is interested strongly in a merger that is driven by ideology and a programme. But if it’s only for the purpose of power, he is not interested.”
Tanko said any merger between Obi and others will be subjected to scrutiny, ensuring values are in alignment.
