The Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, Peter Obi has expressed his position regarding the recent national convention of the party, which resulted in Barr Julius Abure emerging as the national chairman.
Speaking on X Space, hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Obi explained that he chose to disregard the convention because the party leadership, led by Abure, neglected to conduct extensive consultations with key stakeholders before proceeding with the event.
The former Governor of Anambra stressed the importance of taking corrective actions to rescue the party, highlighting his greater enthusiasm for advancing a new Nigeria rather than focusing solely on revitalizing the Labour Party.
“We promised to build Nigeria, we did not promise to build a New Labour Party,” he emphatically affirmed.
He also threw his weight behind the call for a structure for the ‘OBIdient’ movement.
“It is the standard practice around the world where movements form themselves into blocs and are part of the political process,” he added.
Recall the LP has been in crisis in recent times with many of its supporters calling for a proper restructuring of the party ahead of 2027.
