Coalitions: "If elected flag bearer, I will serve one term return power to North in 2031" Says Peter Obi
I’ll build a Nigeria where opposition has peace, not war
The Obidient Movement's Symbol H E Peter Obi has during a social media interactions with Obidient members on X Space (Twitter) has said if he is elected flag bearer of the currently ongoing coalitions, he will serve for only one term and then return power to North in 2031.
Questions to Obi:
Will you work with people like ElRufai?
Obi: "I will work with all Nigerians especially those that are doing the right thing as a leader. If we see people that are not good we are to change them. A leader is not elected for only those who like him, its not a buffet, when the govt does the right thing It will impact everyone both good and bad".
Question: Will you agree if coalition make attempt to pick someone else as president?
Obi: "I dont want to preempt the coalition, it will be unfair to the others, I will sell myself fairly and let people see my track record. Coalition Is Labour party plus other party that are willing to work with us".
"Tinubu is a funny president. He has never spent a night in any place in Nigeria apart from Lagos yet going to spend a week in St Lucia that is not up to the size of Ajegunle, and their economy is not up to that of Lagos. Why not visit a country that we can emulate?
I’ll build a Nigeria where opposition has peace, not war
In a heartfelt and reflective moment during a packed XSpace session tagged #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, the former former presidential candidate responded to growing criticism about his handling of the Labour Party crisis, saying that those blaming him are ignoring a much deeper problem: the deliberate destabilisation of opposition politics by those in power.
“You’re asking me about a party where the same people breaking it are the ones running the government,” Obi said. “This is like demolishing a house and asking the neighbour why the roof fell off.”
Obi insisted that, as a former governor, he had navigated complex political crises, including impeachment, opposition-controlled legislatures, and deep party divisions, with calmness, maturity, and a commitment to democratic values.
“When I was impeached, I came back, and they said the speaker must go. I said no. We needed stability. People have a right to oppose you. That’s how you build a system that works,” he said, recalling his leadership experience in Anambra State.
Obi rebuffed allegations that the ongoing internal wrangling in the Labour Party proves he cannot manage national affairs. He said Nigeria’s political dysfunction stems not from the weakness of the opposition but from the ruling class’s intolerance and undermining of democratic processes.
“Even the President said he was happy that the opposition is in disarray. That should never be. I want a Nigeria where even the opposition enjoys peace. I’ll sit with them, consult with them, and fix the house, even if it’s not mine,” he stated.
He drew parallels with his record in Anambra, where rival parties controlled the State Assembly and Senate delegations, yet his administration saw no chaos.
“Ask PDP leaders in Anambra if I ever fought them. I worked with everyone. Even when the President came to campaign against me, I gave him an official car. I hosted them. Because leadership is about building, not fighting.”
Obi’s comments struck a chord with many online listeners who praised his tone of empathy, inclusion, and statesmanship — qualities he believes are sorely missing in today’s politics.
“In my Nigeria, we won’t spend time breaking each other. We will be busy fixing the country,” Obi concluded, reaffirming his commitment to unity, dialogue, and nation-building.
I’ll build a Nigeria where opposition has peace, not war
The Obidient Movement's Symbol H E Peter Obi has during a social media interactions with Obidient members on X Space (Twitter) has said if he is elected flag bearer of the currently ongoing coalitions, he will serve for only one term and then return power to North in 2031.
Questions to Obi:
Will you work with people like ElRufai?
Obi: "I will work with all Nigerians especially those that are doing the right thing as a leader. If we see people that are not good we are to change them. A leader is not elected for only those who like him, its not a buffet, when the govt does the right thing It will impact everyone both good and bad".
Question: Will you agree if coalition make attempt to pick someone else as president?
Obi: "I dont want to preempt the coalition, it will be unfair to the others, I will sell myself fairly and let people see my track record. Coalition Is Labour party plus other party that are willing to work with us".
"Tinubu is a funny president. He has never spent a night in any place in Nigeria apart from Lagos yet going to spend a week in St Lucia that is not up to the size of Ajegunle, and their economy is not up to that of Lagos. Why not visit a country that we can emulate?
I’ll build a Nigeria where opposition has peace, not war
In a heartfelt and reflective moment during a packed XSpace session tagged #PeterObiOnParallelFacts, the former former presidential candidate responded to growing criticism about his handling of the Labour Party crisis, saying that those blaming him are ignoring a much deeper problem: the deliberate destabilisation of opposition politics by those in power.
“You’re asking me about a party where the same people breaking it are the ones running the government,” Obi said. “This is like demolishing a house and asking the neighbour why the roof fell off.”
Obi insisted that, as a former governor, he had navigated complex political crises, including impeachment, opposition-controlled legislatures, and deep party divisions, with calmness, maturity, and a commitment to democratic values.
“When I was impeached, I came back, and they said the speaker must go. I said no. We needed stability. People have a right to oppose you. That’s how you build a system that works,” he said, recalling his leadership experience in Anambra State.
Obi rebuffed allegations that the ongoing internal wrangling in the Labour Party proves he cannot manage national affairs. He said Nigeria’s political dysfunction stems not from the weakness of the opposition but from the ruling class’s intolerance and undermining of democratic processes.
“Even the President said he was happy that the opposition is in disarray. That should never be. I want a Nigeria where even the opposition enjoys peace. I’ll sit with them, consult with them, and fix the house, even if it’s not mine,” he stated.
He drew parallels with his record in Anambra, where rival parties controlled the State Assembly and Senate delegations, yet his administration saw no chaos.
“Ask PDP leaders in Anambra if I ever fought them. I worked with everyone. Even when the President came to campaign against me, I gave him an official car. I hosted them. Because leadership is about building, not fighting.”
Obi’s comments struck a chord with many online listeners who praised his tone of empathy, inclusion, and statesmanship — qualities he believes are sorely missing in today’s politics.
“In my Nigeria, we won’t spend time breaking each other. We will be busy fixing the country,” Obi concluded, reaffirming his commitment to unity, dialogue, and nation-building.