The 2023 Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has said he is still a member of the party but his vision transcends building the party.
The former Anambra State Governor said he only promised to build Nigeria, not a new party, while he stressed the need for the right thing to be done to salvage the party.
Obi made the remark while disclosing why he ignored the LP’s National convention in Anambra State.
Addressing Nigerians on X Space hosted by Parallel Facts on Friday, Peter Obi said he ignored the convention because the party leadership under Julius Abure failed to conduct wide consultation with key stakeholders of the party before embarking on the said convention.
He stressed the need for the right thing to be done to salvage the party, adding that he is more passionate about building a new Nigeria than building a new Labour Party.
“I am still a member of the Labour Party and I don’t and will never do anti-party. We promised to build Nigeria, we did not promise to build a New Labour Party,” Obi said.
He also threw his weight behind the call for a structure for the ‘Obidient’ movement.
“It is the standard practice around the world where movements form themselves into blocs and are part of the political process,” he added.
The former Anambra State governor also insisted that he didn’t lose the 2023 presidential election.
He said the impact of his followers known as Obidients were felt in Nigeria and the globe.
“We did not lose the election of 2023, we won, your (Obidients) impact was felt all over the world and you can’t take that for granted.
“It’s actually a stepping stone, hold your head high and celebrate. Together, a new Nigeria is possible,” he added.
