Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has defended his decision to align with an emerging opposition coalition, saying the move is rooted in a national call for collective action against poverty, insecurity, and failed leadership structures.
Speaking via his official X account on Thursday, Obi emphasized that no single political group can turn Nigeria around on its own. He called for the urgent building of “bridges,” even if difficult, to confront the country’s worsening socioeconomic challenges.
“No one group can change Nigeria alone. To dismantle the structures that keep our people in poverty and insecurity, we must build bridges, not walls—even when those bridges are uneasy,” he wrote.
Obi, who came third in the 2023 presidential election and remains a prominent voice for reform, clarified that his decision to join the coalition was the result of deep thought and reflection.
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“This decision was not made lightly. It comes from deep reflection on where we are as a country and what must be done to move forward,” he added.
The coalition, made up of several opposition parties and figures, aims to provide a unified front ahead of future political contests, and is expected to push for reforms in governance, economic equity, and national security.
By stepping into the alliance, Obi is not abandoning the Labour Party, but expanding his reach and influence to help forge a wider consensus for systemic change—an approach he believes is necessary to rescue Nigeria from its current trajectory.