The Digest:
Labour Party's Peter Obi has formally denied reports of forming a 2027 electoral alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan. Obi's media aide clarified that while the two leaders maintain a cordial relationship and have discussed the "state of the nation," their interactions are purely platonic and do not constitute a pact to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general elections.
Key Points:
- Peter Obi has denied reports of a 2027 political alliance with former President Goodluck Jonathan.
- His media aide stated there is "no agreement or arrangement" to unseat President Tinubu.
- The clarification confirms the two leaders have a "good working relationship."
- Their meeting in Ghana and Abuja focused on discussions about moving Nigeria forward.
- Speculation arose after calls from some groups for Jonathan to re-contest the presidency.
- An ally had claimed plans for Jonathan to run on the PDP platform were at an advanced stage.
- Obi's camp insists the conversations are about national issues, not electoral strategy.
Sources: The PUNCH
