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Nigeria’s former VP candidate Peter Obi joins Labour

On Wednesday, Mr Obi resigned from the main opposition People's Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal issues

Nigeria’s former vice-presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has joined the Labour Party ahead of next year’s presidential election.

On Wednesday, Mr Obi resigned from the main opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP), citing internal issues.

He was the party’s vice-presidential candidate in 2019 and among 15 aspirants seeking delegates’ votes in Saturday’s primaries.

The former Anambra state governor announced his decision to join Labour on Friday and is expected to be the party’s candidate in February.

Mr Obi has emerged as a popular figure among Nigeria’s young who adore his uprightness and record in public service.

The Labour Party is not hugely popular across Nigeria but has won a governorship seat in the past.

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