The Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), in the 2023 general election, Mr. Peter Obi has affirmed that he is not against coalition that would position Nigeria for greatness.
He spoke following his interview on Monday on the sidelines of the National Conference on Democracy in Nigeria, where he was quoted as saying that he was not interested in coalition for the 2027 general elections.
In a post on his X handle on Wednesday, Mr. Obi lamented that his honest interview on Monday was misquoted by many media outlets, creating a false narrative that misrepresents his position.
He clarified that he is not against coalition that would position Nigeria for greatness, but is against the one for power grabbing, that does not prioritize the welfare and progress of the ordinary Nigerian.
“I Am Not Against Coalition. In truth, I am for it not for power grab but to position Nigeria for greatness.
“I have not, and will never, advocate for any coalition or alliance that does not prioritize the welfare and progress of the ordinary Nigerian,” he said.
Obi continued: “Any discussion about governance must centre on what it means for the everyday Nigerian, how it will address critical issues such as access to quality healthcare, and education, and pulling people out of poverty.
“Too often in our nation’s history, individuals and groups have come together solely for the purpose of taking power for power’s sake. Such endeavours, devoid of genuine purpose and vision, have only deepened our challenges, leaving the ordinary Nigerian to bear the brunt of bad governance. This is what I stand firmly against.
“Leadership must be about service, not self-interest. It must be about building a nation where opportunities abound for all, where justice and equity are non-negotiable, and where governance works for the people, not against them.
“As I have always maintained, the New Nigeria is possible. But it requires us to change the way we think about power. It is not about grabbing it; it is about using it responsibly to transform lives and secure a brighter future for generations to come,” he noted.
