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Nigeria’s problems bigger than crises in Labour Party -Peter Obi
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP)
in the 2023 elections, says Nigeria’s problems are far bigger than the crises
in his party.
The LP has been embroiled in crises — ranging from
allegations of misappropriation of funds, and leadership tussle, to calls for
the resignation of the party’s national chairman.
On March 27, the LP conducted a national convention in
Anambra state where Julius Abure was re-elected as its national chairman.
Obi did not attend the convention, fuelling speculations
that he may be mulling over ditching the LP for another platform.
Speaking during an appearance on HaveYourSay247, an
interactive online session hosted by Rudolf Okonkwo over the weekend, Obi said
he is confident that the crises rocking the LP will soon be resolved amicably.
“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.
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“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.
“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.
