The Labour Get together has formally confirmed that former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, will as soon as once more be its presidential candidate within the 2027 elections.
Mr Obi, who contested within the 2023 elections, completed third behind President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress, APC, and Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Get together, PDP.
Talking on Politics Right now, a Channels Tv program, LP’s Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, said that the subsequent election could be far more difficult for Mr Tinubu.
“Tinubu is not only going to have it very simple in 2027. We’re coming again with that Peter Obi so they may know we’re very severe,” Mr Arabambi mentioned.
He additionally reacted to the current resignation of Nollywood actor and politician, Kenneth Okonkwo, from the occasion, dismissing issues that Mr Okonkwo’s exit signaled a disaster inside the LP.
Mr Arabambi described Mr Okonkwo’s departure as a optimistic growth.“We want Kenneth Okonkwo effectively. His resignation is nice riddance to unhealthy garbage.
“He shouldn’t communicate concerning the Labour Get together anymore,” he said, accusing the previous LP member of aligning with the ruling APC.
Mr Arabambi additional dismissed hypothesis of inner turmoil, insisting that the LP stays sturdy and targeted on the 2027 election.
“There isn’t any management disaster within the Labour Get together. Labour Get together isn’t going into extinction.
“It’s only a figment of the imaginations of most of our detractors,” he added.
