Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has clarified his position on the formation of a coalition ahead of the 2027 polls to dislodge the All Progressives Congress.
Obi had at a two-day national conference on Monday in Abuja revealed that he was not interested in forming a coalition just to grab power.
This was then interpreted to mean he was not interested in forming a coalition.
But on Tuesday, the former Anambra State governor explained the statement he made on the sidelines of the conference in Abuja.
Writing on his X handle on Tuesday, Obi said: “I have observed that my honest interview yesterday was misquoted by many media outlets, creating a false narrative that misrepresents my position.
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“Let me set the record straight.
“I am not against coalition.
“In truth, I am for it, not for a power grab but to position Nigeria for greatness.
“I have not, and will never advocate for any coalition or alliance that does not prioritise the welfare and progress of the ordinary Nigerian.
“Any discussion about governance must be centred on what it means for everyday Nigerians and how it will address critical issues such as access to quality healthcare and education and pulling people out of poverty.
“Too often in our nation’s history, individuals and groups have come together solely for the purpose of taking power for power’s sake.
“Such endeavours, devoid of genuine purpose and vision, have only deepened our challenges, leaving the ordinary Nigerian to bear the brunt of bad governance.
“This is what I stand firmly against.
“Leadership must be about service, not self-interest.
“As I have always maintained, the New Nigeria is possible.
“But it requires us to change the way we think about power.
“It is not about grabbing it; it is about using it responsibly to transform lives and secure a brighter future for generations to come.”
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