Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the NDC and former Labour Party flagbearer, attended the commissioning of the Allied Peoples Movement (APM) Presidential Campaign Office in Abuja on September 8, 2026. He was joined by Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and Governor Bala Mohammed of Bauchi State, who also serves as APM's leader. Obi, ratified as the NDC's presidential candidate on May 29, 2026, used the event to call for a politics of unity and decency ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi's Call for a New Nigeria
Speaking at the commissioning, Obi emphasized the importance of building a Nigeria anchored on unity, love, justice, mutual respect, and inclusion. He stressed that this message was crucial at a time when political competition risks becoming divisive. "We must insist that our shared love for our country should always be greater than our political differences. This is my call to all contestants in the forthcoming elections," he said.
Obi urged all 2027 presidential hopefuls to shift their campaign focus toward concrete ideas and solutions. He cited insecurity, poverty, hunger, inequality, and the rising number of out-of-school children as the pressing challenges that political debate must address. "Let us compete on ideas that will unite our people, improve their lives, and restore hope to our nation, while maintaining respect, decency, and love for one another," Obi added.
Obi Congratulates APM Leaders
Obi closed his remarks by congratulating Makinde and Bala Mohammed, as well as APM's leadership and members, on what he described as an important milestone for the party. The event brought together political figures from different parties and regions, reflecting Obi's recurring message of cross-party civility as the 2027 campaign season intensifies.
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Peter Obi publicly endorsed Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, who is also the presidential candidate of the APC, describing him as qualified to lead Nigeria. Obi made the endorsement at an event where he appealed for political unity and inclusion, urging Nigerians to rally around credible candidates ahead of the 2027 general elections. The commissioning event in Abuja marks another step in Obi's efforts to promote cross-party dialogue and issue-based campaigning as the election cycle progresses.
