I’m In Labour Party, Working With Coalition Not Anti-Party Activity, Says Peter Obi

Monday July 07, 2025

By Our Political Reporter

Presidential hopeful Peter Obi says he remains a chieftain of the Labour Party, LP, despite being a vibrant member of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, opposition coalition to unseat President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, in 2027.

Obi, who was a guest on Sunday Politics programme, said his action does not in any way translate to anti-party activity.

He said, “The coalition just adopted a party for 2027. So, we are trying to work together for the sake of Nigeria.

“Today, I am a Labour Party member. I remain in the Labour Party. But we have all agreed to work as a coalition for the 2027 election, and for that, we’ve adopted ADC. Going on, other parties, other individuals will also come in.

“We want better governance for this country. We want to see a more competent government with capacity and character.

“This coalition might have other parties as it happened in the past, and change the name of the party.

“I am a member of this (Labour Party) and I am going to work with this group.

“No, there is no anti-party. Remember, we said for 2027. We are not in 2027; we are in 2025. It’s clear. We’ve adopted it for 2027. So, if I say I am going to be part of your dinner in the evening, that doesn’t mean I should abandon my breakfast and lunch.”