Former Labour Party presidential candidate remains guarded about coalition plans but emphasizes consultation and national sacrifice.
- Obi refuses to disclose backup plans if the coalition denies him the presidential ticket
- Stresses that all decisions will follow broad consultations with stakeholders
- Confirms active participation in Atiku/El-Rufai-led opposition alliance talks
- The coalition has yet to adopt a party platform or decide candidate selection process
- Defends his consultative leadership style, citing the 2022 PDP exit precedent
- Describes coalition members as "decent people" prioritizing national interest
- Dismisses speculation about predetermined candidacy as premature
The Waiting Game: As opposition talks intensify, Obi plays his cards close, neither claiming nor conceding the coalition's crown. In Nigerian politics, patience often outmaneuvers haste.
Sources: ParallelFact Media Space, BusinessDay
