The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has made a bold declaration that Labour Party's Peter Obi doesn't require any political alliance to defeat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. This assertion comes amid growing speculation about potential opposition coalitions.
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Prof. Theophilus Ndubuaku, Deputy President of NLC's Political Commission, stated emphatically: "Peter Obi is a sellable candidate who can win without PDP or Atiku's support. Remember how he defeated Tinubu in Lagos during 2023? With a free and fair election, victory is assured."
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Ndubuaku dismissed suggestions of Obi returning to the PDP, describing the opposition party as a "crisis-ridden, near-empty platform" that would be a step backward. He contrasted this with the Labour Party, whose leadership crisis was resolved by the Supreme Court.
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The NLC leader addressed northern concerns about zoning, stating: "Obi's performance capability outweighs zoning politics. He could fix Nigeria's problems within two years - he's not power-hungry like others."
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This position aligns with the Obidient Movement's recent declaration of unconditional support for Obi. National Coordinator Dr. Yunusa Tanko emphasized Obi as Nigeria's best hope for economic recovery, regardless of which platform he chooses in 2027.
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