The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has clarified that his recent visit to the party’s Abuja National Secretariat was not an endorsement of the Julius Abure-led National Working Committee.
The former Anambra State governor stated that the visit was part of his ongoing efforts to reconcile and unite various factions within the party.
His spokesperson, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, explained that Obi’s goal is to foster a sense of unity and inclusivity, bringing all party members together towards a common purpose, according to PM News.
The visit was a step towards achieving this goal, through open dialogue and consultation.
By engaging with party members and leaders, Obi aims to build a strong and united Labour Party, capable of driving positive change in Nigeria.
Through his reconciliatory efforts, the party’s presidential contender hopes to create a sense of belonging and shared purpose among all party stakeholders.
“In line with this, he also met with the political arm of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) Trade Union Congress, and (TUC) on Wednesday in continuation of his search for peace in the party.
“During his meeting with the workers’ union, the leadership of the NLC/TUC political commission led by Mr Titus Amba and Mr Chris Uyot were also disposed to peace in the party.
“At the meeting, he made the point that the party needed to reconcile all positions in a peaceful atmosphere to have a united house that should be all-inclusive,” he said.
He thanked the leadership of the political commission for their understanding and expressed the hope for a good working relationship very shortly.
