Strong indications have emerged that the former Governor of Anambra state and erstwhile presidential aspirant on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Peter Obi, has formally joined the Labour Party (LP) to contest the 2023 presidential election.
A close source confirmed that Obi registered as a member of the party on Friday in his ward 2 in Agulu community, Anaocha Local Goverment Area of Anambra state.
Although Obi has not formally announced his movement into Labour Party, the source said that he is expected to contest the party’s presidential primary election next Tuesday.
“He is leaving for the Labour Party,” a source said .
Obi had resigned his membership of the PDP two days before its presidential primary.
He said his resignation was because of the recent developments in the opposition party.
The Network reported that he resigned because PDP leaders made the it clear to him that he could not contest as running mate in the party as the leadership as opted to zone the Presidency to the North.
In a letter dated May 24, 2022, and addressed to the national chairman of the PDP, Iyorchia Ayu, Obi said he had already informed the chairman of the PDP chapter in his Agulu Ward 2, in Anambra State.
“I am writing to intimate you of my resignation from the PDP, which was conveyed to the chairman of Agulu Ward 2, Anaocha LGA, effective Friday, May 20, 2022. Consequently, I am by this letter informing you of my withdrawal from the PDP Presidential Primary.
“It has been a great honour to contribute to nation-building efforts through our party. Unfortunately, recent developments within our party make it practically impossible to continue participating and making such constructive contributions,” Obi said in the letter.