Labour Party Challenges Atiku to Support Peter Obi in 2027 Presidential Race

The Labour Party in Nigeria has refuted claims of Peter Obi stepping down for Atiku Abubakar in the 2023 presidential race, asserting their commitment to their mission of rescuing Nigeria. The party's interim national public secretary, Toni Akeni, emphasized that neither Obi nor the party would back down.

Akeni urged Atiku to honorably support Obi in the 2027 election, highlighting the need for genuine change in Nigeria. The party remains focused on its presidential candidacy without considering any coalition at this time.