Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has strongly denied claims connecting him to the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating that he is neither a member of the party nor has any plans to join.
Reacting to a social media report suggesting his name was mentioned at an APC event on Saturday, Obi clarified: “I’ve seen the reports about my name being linked to an APC gathering. Let me make it clear: I do not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or manipulation. My name should not be tied to such stories. I am not a member of APC now, nor do I intend to be.”
Obi reiterated his commitment to politics based on integrity, fairness, and issue-based discussions. He emphasized that political candidates should be assessed based on their competence, capacity, and compassion, essential traits for creating a better Anambra and a stronger Nigeria.
He urged that elections and primaries should remain free from negative narratives and personal attacks. According to Obi, candidates should be chosen based on their vision, credibility, and ability to bring real change, not through smear campaigns or unnecessary controversy.
On Valentine Ozigbo, the former Labour Party’s governorship candidate in Anambra, Obi stated that all political aspirants should be judged by their leadership qualities, irrespective of their party affiliations.
Obi also called for the conduct of free, fair, and credible primaries, stressing that all legitimate members of a party deserve a fair chance to compete. With the Anambra State governorship election approaching in November, Obi urged all political parties to ensure a transparent and democratic process, with unbiased primaries.
Concluding, Obi described the Anambra election as an important opportunity for Nigeria to embrace true democracy. He called on all political parties to reject toxic politics and focus on building a fair and just system for the nation.
