Peter Obi Finally Speaks on Accepting Defeat, Working with President Tinubu
He further expanded on his viewpoint when questioned about his plans to work with President Tinubu's administration for the betterment of the nation
Peter Obi Finally Speaks on Accepting Defeat, Working with President Tinubu
In a recent interview with Arise News, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), expressed his reservations about the possibility of working in a unity government with President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Obi’s comments shed light on his stance and the challenges he sees in collaborating with the current government.
During the interview, Peter Obi made it clear that he is currently challenging the process through which President Tinubu assumed office.
This, he believes, could hinder any potential cooperation between him and the Tinubu administration at this point in time. Obi emphasized the importance of leaders ascending to power through legitimate means rather than resorting to unconventional methods.
“It is very important that leaders get in through the right door and not by jumping through the window,” stated Obi.
He further expanded on his viewpoint when questioned about his plans to work with President Tinubu’s administration for the betterment of the nation.
Obi explained, “We are at a point where we are challenging the process. These are part of what makes a nation. The process through which people come into office or assume or achieve anything is far more fundamental than what they do thereafter. It is important that people come through the right door and not just jump in through the window.”
The former Anambra State Governor also highlighted the significance of opposition in the democratic process. He emphasized that challenging the process through which the current government came into power is a crucial aspect of nation-building.
“As far as I am concerned, again, when it comes to the issue of working, even opposition is part of building the process of having the proper government. What is important is that we challenge the process through which this government came into being, and that challenge is still there,” Obi stated firmly.
Peter Obi’s statements underscore the importance of transparent and legitimate democratic processes in Nigeria’s political landscape. His stance on challenging the process of assuming power reflects his commitment to upholding democratic values and principles, even as he navigates the complexities of opposition politics in the country.