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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This development comes just President Bola Tinubu marks his one year in office as the President of Nigeria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He said, \u201cHis Excellency, Peter Gregory is not interested in a merger that is only for the interest of seeking power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cHe 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMaking sure Nigerians have potable drinking water; making sure the problem of power supply is being solved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSo, therefore, he is interested strongly in a merger that is driven by ideology and a programme. But if it\u2019s only for the purpose of power, he is not interested.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tanko said any merger between Obi and others will be subjected to scrutiny, ensuring values are in alignment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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