Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party (LP) while addressing concerns over his active role in the emerging opposition coalition led by the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which aims to challenge President Bola Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking on Channels TV’s Sunday Politics, Obi clarified that his involvement in the opposition coalition does not constitute anti-party activity, stating:

“The coalition just adopted a party for 2027. So, we are trying to work together for the sake of Nigeria. Today, I am a Labour Party member. I remain in the Labour Party.”

Obi emphasized that the coalition is focused on national interest, bringing together individuals and parties with a shared vision for “better governance, competence, capacity, and character.” He noted that the decision to adopt ADC as a platform for the coalition’s 2027 ambition was a strategic and future-oriented move, not a defection.

“There is no anti-party. Remember, we said for 2027. We are not in 2027; we are in 2025. It’s clear. We’ve adopted it for 2027,” he explained.

“So, if I say I am going to be part of your dinner in the evening, that doesn’t mean I should abandon my breakfast and lunch.”

Obi also hinted that the coalition could eventually expand or change its party platform, reflecting the fluid nature of political alliances ahead of the 2027 elections.

His remarks come amid growing questions about how parties within the opposition front—including Labour Party, ADC, and figures like Atiku Abubakar, Rauf Aregbesola, Nasir El-Rufai, and others—will navigate shared interests while preserving their individual party identities.

For now, Obi insists he remains a Labour Party chieftain, committed to a broader goal of rescuing Nigeria through a united, credible, and inclusive political movement.