2027: No merger talks with PDP, others yet – Obi

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has refuted claims of ongoing merger discussions with the Peoples Democratic Party, the New Nigeria Peoples Party, or any other political party.

Obi refuted the claims during a press conference held in Abuja on Thursday morning while speaking on the state of the nation.

The former Anambra State Governor stated that no agreements or collaborations have been reached with any party.

Instead, he called on all Nigerians to come together in preparation for the 2027 elections, urging a unified effort to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress.

He said, “There are no merger talks with any party at this moment.

“We must focus on unity and collective action to bring about the change Nigerians desire.”

Also, Obi expressed deep concerns over the country’s deteriorating security situation, describing it as tragic.

He stressed the urgent need for comprehensive measures to address the escalating insecurity across Nigeria.

In the 2023 presidential election, Bola Tinubu of the APC emerged victorious, winning in 12 of Nigeria’s 36 states and securing significant support across the

Tinubu garnered a total of 8,794,726 votes, almost two million more than his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar of the PDP.

As the political landscape begins to gather momentum for the 2027 elections, Obi’s statements highlighted his commitment to building a strong, independent Labour Party while addressing the urgent challenges confronting the nation.

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