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The Anambra PDP has extended an olive branch to Peter Obi, urging the Labour Party stalwart to return "home" ahead of the 2027 elections. This public plea, laced with regret over past missteps, signals the opposition's scramble to reclaim relevance in Nigeria's volatile political landscape.

  • PDP admits alliances with "ideologically incompatible" groups failed
  • Emotional appeal calls Obi "our revered former governor"
  • Simultaneous nomination of Clems Ezike for national role
  • 2023 context: Obi left PDP after primary loss, won 6.1m votes for LP

This isn't just recruitment, it's repentance. The PDP's grovelling tone reveals both Obi's enduring influence and the party's desperation to regain Southeast footing. Political homecomings rarely satisfy all parties, but this one could reshape Nigeria's opposition dynamics.

Can Obi maintain his reformist brand while returning to the establishment he rejected? For voters weary of opposition fragmentation, this move tests whether old wounds can heal for a stronger challenge to the APC.