The Labour Party’s Directorate on Mobilization and Integration has denied any plans to replace Peter Obi as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
This denial comes in response to rumours circulating on social media, suggesting that the party had reconciled with the Apapa-led faction and agreed to field a different candidate.
The rebuttal was issued through a statement signed by key members of the Directorate, including the Director General Marcel Ngogbehei, Deputy Director of Media and Communications Aju Elumelu, and Deputy Director of Strategic Engagement Sheikh Rufai Al-Saddiq.
Ngogbehei acknowledged ongoing efforts to reconcile various aggrieved groups within the party but emphasised that no final agreement has been reached concerning the 2027 election.
“The Leadership and members of our great Party recognize the importance of this great admonition based on our African culture of ensuring peaceful coexistence among Brothers and acknowledging the fact that there’s a bigger target – liberating Nigeria from the shackles of greedy politicians and building a Nation that protects the interest of its citizens,” the statement read.
Ngogbehei stressed that the Labour Party is dedicated to resolving internal misunderstandings through peaceful means.
He also noted that while these reconciliation efforts have sparked varied reactions, the opposition has attempted to twist these efforts for their own gain, spreading misinformation to create further discord within the party.
“For the records, this Directorate was set up to facilitate reconciliation and help mobilize and integrate Labour Party stakeholders toward electoral victory for our Presidential Candidate H.E Peter Obi come 2027,” the statement continued.
“The Party Leadership recognized the need for unity and cohesion within the Party as a requirement for internal party stability and improving the winning chances of H.E Peter Obi in the coming 2027 elections.”
The Directorate assured that substantial progress has been made in reaching out to various stakeholders, with discussions ongoing on multiple fronts.
“To misconstrue this effort as against our presidential candidate is unfortunate, and we can’t help those with this mindset. But to set the records straight, H.E Peter Obi remains our Presidential Candidate for 2027 as ratified, and all the Party Leadership are behind him and committed to his message of a New Nigeria,” the statement concluded.
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