Yunusa Tanko, the spokesman for the defunct Obi-Datti presidential campaign council, has stated that Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, would only agree to a merger aimed at lifting Nigeria out of poverty.
Tanko clarified that the former Anambra governor is not interested in any merger solely focused on gaining political power.
This comes after Obi met with his Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) counterpart, Atiku Abubakar, former Senate President Bukola Saraki, and Sule Lamido.
The meeting sparked speculations of a possible merger, a notion recently endorsed by Atiku.
Reacting to these speculations, Tanko emphasized that Obi would only partner with individuals who share his values.
Appearing on Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, Tanko said, “His Excellency, Peter Gregory Obi, is not interested in a merger that is only for the interest of seeking power.
“He is interested in a merger that will bring Nigerians out of the poverty level, improving the state of healthcare, ensuring access to potable drinking water, and solving the problem of power supply.
“Therefore, he is strongly interested in a merger driven by ideology and a concrete programme. But if it’s only for the purpose of power, he is not interested.”
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