Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, has put to rest speculation that he is collaborating with disgruntled governors elected on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to win the 2023 presidential election.
Recall that Obi met with the governors of several states, including Benue State’s Samuel Ortom, Rivers State’s Nyesom Wike, Enugu State’s Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi, and Oyo State’s Seyi Makinde, who had a falling out with the party’s presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar.
The meetings had fueled speculations that the governors would be working to deliver the former Anambra State Governor in the forthcoming February election.
But speaking in Makurdi, the Benue State capital during a visit to Governor Ortom on Tuesday, said he and the PDP governors have a common interest in finding a better Nigeria.
“The only deal I have with them is that they are passionate about Nigeria,” Obi said.
Obi lambasted the All Progressive Congress, APC government for displaying a lack of leadership during the current economic crisis and humanitarian issues rocking the nation.
Obi praised Ortom for confronting insecurity challenges in Benue state at personal risk and comfort.