Political realignments by former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, have been defended as part of a broader effort to promote national unity and rebuild Nigeria’s future.
He made the remarks on Saturday at the National Democratic Congress (NDC) convention in Abuja, held at the Los Angeles Event Centre, where party stakeholders gathered ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi explained that his movement across political platforms should not be interpreted as inconsistency, but as a search for a credible foundation to drive national progress.
“It is not about switching for convenience, it is about finding a path that works for Nigeria”, he said.
The former governor also recalled his political trajectory, noting his time with the All Progressives Grand Alliance (APGA), the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), the Labour Party, and later the African Democratic Congress (ADC) before his current alignment with the NDC.
“Every step has been part of a journey toward what I believe is a better structure for our country”, he added.
According to him, his decisions are guided by conviction, adding that leadership should be about service and long-term national interest rather than personal advantage.
He said his focus has remained on building a Nigeria where unity overrides political and ethnic divisions, and where citizens share a common sense of purpose.
“We must begin to see ourselves as one people with one destiny”, he said.
He added that his current political direction reflects what he described as a renewed effort to reposition the country on a path of inclusion and renewal.
“This is about rebuilding trust and creating a new direction for our nation”, he noted.
Obi said the symbol associated with his movement represents hope and continuity, drawing inspiration from Nigeria’s independence struggle and the vision of national unity. “That symbol reminds us of where we are coming from and where we must go”, he said.
He maintained that the idea is to encourage collective responsibility in the task of rebuilding the nation. “No one can rebuild Nigeria alone; it must be a shared effort”, he concluded.
