I will consider PDP-LP merger for 2027 election — Peter Obi

The reasons for Peter Obi’s decision to explore a merger between the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party as the party’s 2023 presidential candidate have been made clear.

Over the weekend, Obi participated in an interview with Noire TV-Global Black TV.

Speaking about the prospect of receiving Atiku Abubakar’s backing as a Southeast candidate in the 2027 presidential election, Obi expressed gratitude for the initiative.

Obi said, “I commend him and I’m grateful for his statements, especially where he said he will support me if it (the presidential ticket) goes to the South East.”

The Labour Party candidate noted that his primary concern is not personal ambition or political maneuvering, but rather the well-being of Nigeria and its people.

He said, “I’m not desperate to be president, I’m desperate to see Nigeria work, especially for the poor people because we have a lot of potential.

On the potential merger between the PDP and LP, Obi said he is open to the idea, provided that the goal is to better govern Nigeria and unlock its vast potential.

“If the merger is to be able to govern Nigeria properly, unlock all those things that will make Nigeria a better place, I’m for it,” he said.

Obi added that he has no interest in mergers or alliances solely to secure power or win elections.

“If it’s just a merger for election or state capture, I’m not for it or part of it, I don’t want to be part of anything like that,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor described unity and cooperation among individuals and parties as welcome development, only if the objective is to build a better Nigeria.

He said, “It might be at the party level, it might be at the individual level, might be at any level, but we must come together to be able to build a better Nigeria.”