Mr. Peter Obi, the former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, has stated that he is unable to predict his immediate course of action in the event that the planned political coalition does not accept him as the nominee.
He did this while assuaging his supporters’ concerns about his involvement in the planned coalition by claiming that he had never taken any political action without first consulting them.
Obi made this claim on Sunday while fielding questions at a ParallelFact-hosted media space on X.
According to the DAILY POST, among other political figures, former governors Rotimi Amaechi and Nasir El-Rufai, as well as former vice president Atiku Abubakar, are spearheading the potential coalition.
The former governor of Anambra State was questioned by the media about what he would do if he were not selected as the presidential candidate by the planned political coalition.
Obi, however, stated that the coalition had not yet chosen a party and that it was not yet time to reveal his next course of action.
Obi said: “From day one, I have always attended every meeting of the coalition unless I travelled. Whenever I have issues, I always discuss with them. I can’t tell you the coalition is the one going to produce Peter Obi. When we reach to that stage, we discuss that.
“But the coalition is us coming together to save the country. We haven’t reached the stage we say it’s going to be this person. I believe that people who are coming together are decent people that want to work for the interest of the [country]. That’s my belief.
“And if that’s the case, I believe there will come a time all of us will sacrifice for the country. That’s how I see it. At that time, we will ensure that the best among us emerges as [candidate].
“The coalition wants to adopt a party. And we are going to do that very soon. Other parties will still join. The reason other parties have not joined is because there’s problem in their parties.
“I wish I can answer you that question, but unfortunately for now, I can’t. I know I have told you the coalition is not talking about who will be this or what. I will do what’s in the best interest of the country and what those I lead and are following me want. I don’t discuss such things on my own.Leaders have rarely acted without consulting others or acting as though they were acting alone. It’s not time yet. All we want to do now is get together. For me, I will consult and you will see when the time comes. After that, I shall explain my plan of action. I’ve never taken any action without first consulting someone. I consulted before leaving the Peoples Democratic Party, or PDP, as people close to me would be aware. I didn’t just decide to do this when I woke up in the morning. And I wouldn’t just make announcements without consulting anyone if I were elected president.
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