The Nigeria Labour Congress(NLC) has stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, can win the 2027 presidential election without forming a coalition with the PDP or receiving assistance from political leaders such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former Governor of Kaduna State, Nasir El-Rufai.
The Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, stated in an exclusive interview that Peter Obi is still a strong and well-liked candidate who can defeat President Bola Tinubu in a free and fair election.
Ndubuaku called the opposition party a “crisis-ridden and near-empty platform,” dismissing any rumours that Peter Obi will return to the PDP.
“Peter Obi doesn’t need any coalition to win the 2027 presidential election. He is a sellable candidate. If you recall, he was already coasting to victory in the 2023 elections before the controversial glitches. He even defeated Tinubu in his own stronghold in Lagos, which shows Nigerians want him in power”
“For as long as INEC conducts a free and fair election, he will win. He can also leverage his local and international connections to make it happen,” he said.
Dr. Yunusa Tanko, the movement’s national coordinator, underlined that Nigeria is in dire need of help and that Obi is still the only one who can guide the nation out of its current economic predicament.
Ndubuaku echoed Tanko’s stance, asserting that Obi commanded widespread support in all six geographic zones and cautioning against a return to the PDP.
“No serious candidate will consider the PDP as a viable platform at this point,” he said. “Obi is a disciplined man. If people are suggesting he return to the PDP, on what basis? Compare the PDP’s issues with those of the Labour Party. While LP’s crisis—centering around Julius Abure—has been settled by the Supreme Court, the PDP is still battling a hydra-headed crisis. Moving from LP to PDP would be like jumping from frying pan to fire.”
He added that reservations regarding zoning and power rotation are unjustified, especially in light of Obi’s record for performance.
“The only reservation some people have is that if Obi wins, he could take the full eight years, which the North fears may disrupt the zoning balance. But we know Obi doesn’t need two years to revive Nigeria. He’s not desperate for power,” Ndubuaku noted.
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