I'm not quitting Labour Party, Obi tells supporters after controversy on Obidient Movement

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has denied speculation that he will leave the Labour Party following disagreement with the party on the status of the Obidient Movement.

The Labour Party recently created a department named Directorate of Obidient Movement. But Obi rejected the decision on the ground that the Obidient is an independent movement that is not affiliated to any political party.

Obi’s comment later fueled speculation that he may be preparing his exit from the Labour Party.

To douse the speculation, Obi issued a statement saying he remains a loyal member of the Labour Party.

The statement reads: “For the avoidance of doubt, ‘I remain a committed, Loyal Labour Party member’. That is my definitive response to all Nigerians who may be in doubt about my party affiliation in the light of recent reports and conflicting interpretations of recent political expressions.

“I have just been confronted by a Journalist at Abuja airport wanting to know if my statement on Obidient Movement yesterday is a signal of my leaving the Labour Party. For the attention of all those holding such an impression and for the general public, I remain a faithful, committed and loyal member of the Labour Party.

“Indeed as a Leader of the party, my aspiration, and desire working closely with other Leaders is to reconcile our valued members, and partner with like minds, and parties all over the country to build a strong and better Party that will catalyze and commence the rebuilding of a new Nigeria.

“My statement yesterday was intended to clarify some issues that are of concern to our teeming supporters some of whom are not members of any political party but are desirous for a new Nigeria. Our goal and aspirations remain that a new Nigeria is POssible.”