The Obidient Movement has said former presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, is still with the Labour Party and has not joined any coalition.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the Director, Strategic Communication and Media, Obidient Movement, Nana Kazaure, on Monday in Abuja.

Kazaure stated this to dismiss rumours that Obi had agreed to be part of a coalition that would see him once again become running mate to former vice president Atiku Abubakar.

He said, “Even as we know that the publication is imaginary to the author, we are tempted not to ignore it because of the possible far-reaching misconception it will have in the public space.

“While frank and cordial engagements with our partners and stakeholders towards a coalition continue amicably, the Obidient Movement would like to state emphatically that there is no truth or basis to the reports whatsoever.

“Without any risk of contradiction, we would like to reiterate that Mr Obi has maintained that his objective and his involvement in a coalition is to provide a united front against bad governance.

“To tackle issues of bad governance, corruption, hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, out-of-school children and the myriad of other problems daily afflicting the people of Nigeria.”

According to Kazaure, the Obidient Movement wanted politics that was progressive, standing firmly with the people and serving the great people of Nigeria and not politics just for the sake of grabbing power.

“At this difficult time, all Nigerians and the Media, inclusive, should emphasise and contribute to building a better country.”

ASA