The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has declared that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, can secure victory in the 2027 presidential election without forming alliances with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or relying on figures like Atiku Abubakar or Nasir El-Rufai.
In an exclusive interview, Professor Theophilus Ndubuaku, Deputy President of the NLC Political Commission, described Obi as a credible, broadly accepted leader with deep grassroots and international support more than enough to unseat President Bola Tinubu, assuming a free and fair electoral process.
Ndubuaku dismissed speculation about Obi’s possible return to the PDP, labeling the party “crisis-ridden and practically empty.”
“Peter Obi is a sellable candidate. He doesn’t need any coalition to win in 2027,” Ndubuaku stated. “He was already in the lead during the 2023 elections, even clinching Lagos Tinubu’s stronghold which clearly demonstrates his nationwide appeal.”
He emphasized that transparent and credible elections by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would reveal the breadth of Obi’s support, which cuts across all six geopolitical zones.
His remarks follow the Obidients Movement’s recent reaffirmation of loyalty to Obi. National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko described Obi as the only candidate capable of bringing meaningful change to Nigeria.
Ndubuaku further criticized the PDP, arguing it no longer presents a viable platform for serious contenders. “The Labour Party has resolved its internal leadership disputes, unlike the PDP, which remains in disarray. Leaving LP for the PDP would be like jumping from the frying pan into the fire.”
He also downplayed zoning concerns, insisting Obi’s competence should take precedence over rotational politics.
“The North may worry he’ll seek two terms and upset zoning arrangements, but Obi is not power-hungry he is driven by a sincere commitment to national transformation,” he concluded.
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