Labour Party Urges Atiku to Step Down for Peter Obi in 2027 Elections

The Labour Party in Nigeria is urging former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to step down for Peter Obi in the 2027 elections to enhance opposition unity. The party's factions, led by Peter Obi and Abia State Governor Alex Otti, are pushing for a united front against President Bola Tinubu.

Labour Party's interim National Public Secretary, Tony Akeni, praised Peter Obi's leadership qualities, likening him to Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew. Atiku has proposed a broad coalition of opposition parties for 2027.

The party's Deputy National Chairman, Ayo Olorunfemi, dismisses concerns about Nigeria's political direction.