The Digest:
Amid a wave of high-profile defections to the ruling party, former presidential candidate Peter Obi has pushed back against fears of Nigeria becoming a one-party state, asserting that no region can be "captured" by a political party simply because its governor switches allegiance. He emphasized that true leadership in a democracy is earned through performance and persuasion, not through the political maneuvering of elites.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi dismissed fears of Nigeria sliding into a one-party state.
- He rejected the notion that a region can be "captured" by a party through defections.
- Obi stated, "The people will decide where to go, not governors or senators."
- He insisted leadership is about persuasion and good governance, not coercion.
- The comments follow the defection of Governors Peter Mbah and Douye Diri to the APC.
- Obi described Mbah as a "good friend" who made a personal political calculation.
- He urged the government to focus on policies that improve citizens' lives.
Sources: Punch Newspapers
