Former Presidential Aspirant of the People’s Democratic Party(PDP), Peter Obi has now joined the Labour Party.
Obi made this announcement via his official Twitter handle.
Therefore, I have chosen a route that I consider to be in line with our aspirations and my mantra of taking the country from consumption to production; and that is the Labour Party which is synonymous with the people, workers, development, production, securing
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 27, 2022
According to him, his new party is in line with his aspirations and mantra of taking the country from consumption to production.
He also confirmed that his exit from the opposition PDP is because of issues that are at variance with his person and principles.
The former Anambra State Governor announced his resignation from PDP and withdrawal from the Presidential race of the party in a letter dated May 24.