Dare Glintstone Akinniyi, the spokesperson for the PDP National Youth Group, has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party (LP) flagbearer in the 2023 elections, to return to Nigeria’s main opposition party.
Akinniyi said it is crucial for Peter Obi to re-align with Atiku and rejoin the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In an interview with TimesNow.com.ng via telephone chat on Sunday, May 19, Akinniyi urged Rabiu Kwankwaso of the New Nigeria’s Peoples Party (NNPP) and other opposition to come together and support Atiku in dislodging the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027, adding, “in the interest of the masses.”
Recall that Peter Obi met with Atiku and some PDP bigwigs in Abuja on Tuesday, May 14.
Obi explained that the closed-door meeting with Atiku and other PDP bigwigs was to discuss the state of the nation and how to reduce Nigerians’ suffering.
Reacting to the development, Mr Akinniyi said:
TimesNow.com.ng earlier reported that Barrister Daniel Bwala, a former spokesperson for the Atiku campaign in the 2023 election, described Obi as “the political deceiver-in-chief”.
Bwala, an open supporter of President Tinubu and a member of the PDP, commented on Obi’s visit to Atiku.
His comments prompted counteractions from some netizens.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at TimesNow.com.ng.
Source: TimesNow.com.ng
