Abdulaziz Abubakar, the son of the former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has backed Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi that he will only accede to join any coalition that is for the sole purpose of creating a better future for Nigerians and the country.
Abdulaziz took to his X handle to support Obi’s trending statement that the coalition should aim for Nigeria’s advancement not merely to seize power from ruling political party or personal political ambition.
He said on his handle: “Coalition shouldn’t battle just to seize power but seek the welfare of Nigerians.”
Obi had on Wednesday on his X handle accused the media of misrepresenting him over why he would agree to join a coalition ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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The former Anambra State governor explained that what he meant in his press interview was that he will never advocate for any coalition that does not prioritise the welfare of Nigerians.
“Any discussion about governance must centre on critical issues such access to quality healthcare and education and pulling people out of poverty.
“Too often in our nation’s history, individuals and groups have come together solely to take power for power’s sake. Such endaevours, devoid of genuine purpose and vision, have only deepened our challenges, leaving the ordinary Nigerian to bear the brunt of bad governance.
“This is what I stand firmly against. Leadership must be about service, not self-interest. It must be about building a nation where opportunities abound for all, where justice and equity are non-negotiable, and where governance works for the people, not against them.
“As I have always maintained, the new Nigeria is possible. But it requires us to change the way we think about power. It is not about grabbing it; it is about using it responsibly to transform lives and secure a brighter future for generations to come,” Obi said on his X handle.
