Umar Ibrahim, the media aide of Labor Party (LP) 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, says the party leader and former vice president Atiku Abubakar are ready to form an alliance against the ruling All Progressives Congress government. declared (APC).
Naija News reported that Ibrahim disclosed this in an interview with Punch.
He said Peter Obi is committed to making Nigeria better and would be willing to work with anyone who shares his vision, as long as state capture is not the objective.
He said: “This dedication stems from his unwavering optimism about the country’s potential and his focus on the welfare and prosperity of all its citizens.” Mr. Paul Ibe on Mr. Atiku’s intention to unite with Mr. Obi. statement, it is clear that both leaders are willing to work together to save Nigeria from the tyranny of the APC-led government.
“But Obi’s commitment to collaboration is not limited to any particular individual or political party.”
In an interview with the aforementioned publication, Peter Arme, national secretary of Nigeria’s opposition political party under the auspices of the Union of United Political and Social Democratic Parties (CUPP), said that the country needs more than just that. said. A coalition government between Mr. Atiku and Mr. Peter Obi.
Mr Ahume acknowledged that the coalition government could help the opposition defeat the APC and that it needed to focus on ensuring free and fair elections.
he said: “Our country has its own way of doing things. Atiku is a great leader of Nigeria, and that is very important. But the reality is that if we don’t put people from southern Nigeria on the ballot, some sentiment will come into play. Otherwise, the idea that the Northerners took over the eight years will become part of the debate in the South-West, South-East and South-South of Nigeria as a whole.
“So what we need to do, at the end of the day, is that these two leaders and other leaders find common ground in putting the interests of Nigeria above their personal interests and that we make this election We believe that we will win and enable the nation to decide on Nigeria’s future in a way that benefits all Nigerians.
“Yes, a coalition government will help the opposition defeat the APC, there is no doubt about it. It will also make it easier for the APC to be defeated.
“But the most important coalition we need right now is a coalition that guarantees that elections are free and fair, because then even if people form a coalition government, the servers will fail. The solution is that our elections will be decided by voting departments. It means you should.
“The Republic of Ghana has shown that. If you look at the chairman, votes are cast in the voting unit, votes are recorded in the voting unit, winners are announced in the voting unit. These federated centers, which are fraudulent centers, should be abolished.
“We still believe that if the people are determined and true to their beliefs, voters will go to the polls and make a decision. But a coalition government will not allow the opposition to become president. It just promotes and facilitates it.”
Similarly, Shehu Gabam, National Chairman of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), said that coalitions may not be the right solution at the moment, stating that the parties have a hard time coming together in the long term, and as a result, most political parties He stressed that this had resulted in a lack of trust that had affected the country. party.
“Coalition governments won’t be able to do much at the moment. The decline is very serious and the loss of gravity in the political space is also a concern. What people are looking forward to is having trusted individuals,” he said. It’s about coming together and forming a reliable and solidly based rescue movement. This has nothing to do with political coalitions.
“The parties have not been able to motivate themselves for a long period of time. Lack of trust has enveloped various political parties, with the exception of a few. Even if we merged all parties, political parties It’s not the role of a good, trustworthy, tested individual that brings people together.
“There is a lack of trust and this can lead to a crisis between the different political parties. What people are looking for is people with a track record of service and creative ability.
“All I know is that we need to work together at all costs to save the situation. We are talking about saving Nigeria. And the knowledge needed to do it is It doesn’t belong to a single individual. There are many talented people in this country who have the energy and ability to change things for the better. It’s just not organized.
Additionally, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), Sulai Ezeokenwa, told reporters in Abuja that he is ready to form alliances with other progressive political forces across party lines to build Nigeria. He announced.
He said: “APGA proudly elects its representatives from within the South East and beyond. We believe in Nigeria and are ready to work with all other progressives to build Nigeria.” Yes, and I’m happy to work on it.
“As part of our efforts at reconciliation, we have granted amnesty to truly repentant party members, regardless of which side they supported during the crisis.”
