Former presidential candidate of the Labour Social gathering, Peter Obi, has reacted to the defection of former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), calling for unity amongst opposition leaders throughout the nation.
Obi described the event as an necessary second in Nigeria’s political house.
He mentioned it alerts a rising effort by opposition figures to come back collectively and strengthen democratic values forward of future political engagements.
In a press release shared on X on Tuesday, Obi revealed that he was in Kano on Monday following an invite from Kwankwaso.
In response to him, the go to got here at a time the previous governor made his determination to align with the ADC, a transfer he believes may reshape opposition politics in Nigeria.
He spoke warmly about Kwankwaso, referring to him as a revered elder brother, whereas noting that the timing of each occasions displays a shared dedication to nationwide progress.
Obi used the chance to emphasize the necessity for unity amongst political actors exterior the ruling celebration. He urged them to place apart private and celebration variations for the sake of the nation.
He mentioned: “Yesterday, Monday thirtieth March, I returned to the North’s Industrial nerve centre, Kano, on the invitation of my pricey elder brother, Senator, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso @KwankwasoRM, whose determination to hitch our celebration marks one more vital step within the collective effort to rescue and rebuild our democracy and pricey nation, Nigeria.
“As I’ve constantly maintained, that is the time for all opposition forces and well-meaning Nigerians to put aside their variations and work collectively in unity of goal.
“We should transfer past the politics of division, ethnicity, faith, and area, and embrace the politics of competence, character, capability, compassion, and dedication to a greater Nigeria.
“The duty earlier than us shouldn’t be about profitable elections alone; it’s about rebuilding establishments, restoring confidence in governance, and securing a greater future for our youngsters.”
The previous Anambra State governor emphasised that the main focus ought to now not be restricted to electoral victories. He mentioned the larger aim is to rebuild belief in public establishments and ship accountable management that meets the wants of Nigerians.