Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has denied claims of a political alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan aimed at challenging President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.
This comes in response to rising speculation and political tension following a recent closed-door meeting between Obi and Jonathan in Abuja, which fueled rumours of a possible opposition coalition.
The meeting sparked widespread debate among supporters of both political figures, particularly on social media, where many urged one to step down for the other in what was seen as a test of opposition unity.
Addressing the speculation, Obi’s media aide and National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Yunusa Tanko, told The PUNCH that no discussion or agreement concerning the 2027 election took place.
“My principal and the former president have a very good working relationship and they know each other very well. So seeing them talk to each other does not mean anything. And it should not be translated to mean anything other than a platonic discussion on how to move this country forward,” Tanko said.
He added, “But I don’t think there’s anything more than that. No discussion or pact around 2027. Even when they met in Ghana, I was there. So there was nothing like that.”
