Labour Party Speaks On Alleged Plan By Peter Obi To Step Down For Atiku

A Labour Party (LP) chieftain, Valentine Ozigbo has denied a media claim that the party’s presidential candidate, Peter Obi, intended to resign in favour of Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

The Special Adviser to Obi on Technology and Strategic Alliances was reacting to a media report that some members of the LP Presidential Campaign Council met on Monday at an Abuja hotel to discuss moves aimed at an alliance between Obi and Atiku.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Ozigbo described the report as false and malicious, saying that any propaganda or fake news will not stop the move to rescue the country from the All Progressives Congress (APC).

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Ozigbo said the fake news sponsored by some elements in the PDP is aimed at derailing the massive momentum of Obidients across Nigeria and worldwide, who are rooting for Obi’s Presidency.

The former Anambra governorship candidate said the LP is fully committed to supporting its presidential candidate and his vision for leading Nigeria out of its current travails.

The statement partly reads, “The claims reported on a faceless online medium are completely false and without any basis. The Labour Party is fully committed to supporting its presidential candidate, His Excellency Peter Obi, and his vision for leading Nigeria out of its current travails.

“We firmly believe that Peter Obi is the best candidate for the presidency, with a track record of solid leadership, and a clear plan for addressing the significant challenges facing our country.

“Mr Peter Obi has consistently demonstrated a deep understanding of the needs of the Nigerian people, and has the experience and expertise needed to implement effective policies and bring about real change.

“It is disappointing that some elements within the PDP are spreading false rumors and engaging in underhanded tactics, rather than focusing on a fair and open contest of ideas. This unprofessional conduct indicates their fear of fair competition and lack of confidence in their own candidate’s abilities.”

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Ozigbo stated that there is no likelihood of Obi stepping down for Atiku or any other presidential candidate, adding that he would not wish to join issues with either the Atiku or Tinubu campaigns for circulating the falsehood.

The LP chieftain added that he would also not disrupt the current brickbats between the APC and PDP over allegations and counter allegations of corruption between them.

Ozigbo asserted that Atiku and Tinubu should step aside for Obi in the best interest of Nigeria’s future and the prosperity of the citizens, adding that the withdrawal from the race will give Nigeria a clean break from its ugly past.