- He stated that there are bigger problems to worry about as the state of the nation leaves so much to be desired
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 elections, says the crises rocking the party pales into insignificance amid the plethora of challenges that Nigeria is facing.
The LP has been enmeshed in crises — ranging from allegations of misappropriation of funds, and leadership tussle, to calls for the resignation of the party’s national chairman.
The latest is the party’s controversial national convention held in Anambra state On March 27, where Julius Abure was re-elected as its national chairman.
Obi did not attend the convention and has also publicly spoken against it, sparking rumours that he may be out his way out of the party.
Speaking during an appearance on HaveYourSay247, an interactive online session hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo over the weekend, Obi said Nigeria’s problems are far bigger and more complicated than the crises in his party.
He, however, expressed optimism that the crises rocking the LP will soon be resolved amicably.
He stated that there are bigger problems to worry about as the state of the nation leaves so much to be desired.
“Whatever is happening in the Labour Party is so minute compared to what is happening in the country,” Obi said.
“So, for me, it is something we will resolve amicably, and it is not anything to worry about. Let us worry about the country.
“Let us worry about how the average Nigerian would be able to have a means of livelihood to be able to eat, that should be our worry.”
Obi said he has no interest in being the party’s leader but only to make sure things are done properly
He said he wanted to see a country where things are working properly, where Nigerians can live a decent life with access to basic amenities and good infrastructure.
“I don’t see what I do in politics as being the leader of any place or not. My position is that just like I always say, I am not desperate to be president of Nigeria, I am desperate to see Nigeria work because I know it can work,” he added.
“We have a more desperate situation. Parties are just a means to be able to contest elections. What is important is that being a leader of a party does not reduce the price of food.
“What I want to see is that the average Nigerian lives in a society where things are moving properly, with access to education, access to healthcare and a means of livelihood.”
The former Anambra governor further said he has moved on from the final decision of the supreme court on last year’s presidential election, even though he does not agree with the decision of the apex court
