Governor Charles Soludo Finally Speaks About Peter Obi's 2023 Presidential Ambition, Way Forward

Governor Charles Soludo Finally Speaks About Peter Obi's 2023 Presidential Ambition, Way Forward

  • Professor Charles Soludo has denied claims that he mocked the presidential candidate of the Labour Party
  • The governor had been accused of stating that any political party without a single councillor at the grassroots level has nothing to offer to the people.
  • Soludo said the report was publicised by some detractors whose aim to geared toward maligning the image of public officers

The governor of Anambra state, Charles Soludo, has reacted to reports that he mocked the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi over his ambition.

New Telegraph reports that Soludo described the claim as false and an effort by some detractors across the country.

The governor also insisted that such a claim was the handiwork of fifth columnists whose stock in trade is to malign the image and reputation of public officers.

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Charles Soludo, Peter Obi, Labour Party, 2023 presidential election
Governor Charles Soludo has denied claims that he mocked Peter Obi. Photo: Soludo TV
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What Soludo said about 2023 general election

The Nation reports that Soludo has warned that those dreaming to win the upcoming 2023 general elections under new parties are jokers.

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The governor added a political party without a single councillor at the grassroots level has nothing to offer to the people.

Soludo spoke over the weekend with members of the All Progressives Grand Alliance at the Governor’s Lodge in Amawbia, Awka South local government area.

Biggest ever merger? Talks on ongoing between NNPP, Labour Party, key stakeholders reveal

Stakeholders of the Labour Party had said that there are ongoing talks between the party and the New Nigerian Peoples Party.

The stakeholders noted that the issue of who will become a running mate can be decided by both Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso.

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NNPP, Labour Party alliance: Party opens up on who would become vice president between Peter Obi, Kwankwaso'

The New Nigerian Peoples Party had confirmed the possibility of Rabiu Kwankwaso, a former governor of Kano state becoming a running mate to Peter Obi of the Labour Party and vice versa.

The NNPP said there is nothing wrong in having either Kwankwaso or Obi as running mates to each other ahead of the 2023 presidential election.

According to the party, with time, the negotiations between the two political parties would be made public as events unfold.

Source: Legit.ng

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Nnenna Ibeh Nnenna Ibeh is a journalist with over 10 years of experience with various media organisations including Premium Times. Being on the front burner of reporting politics and the different dimensions of governance, she is also passionate about girls' education and women's and children's health. With degrees in Journalism, Peace Studies & Conflict Res., and Dev. Studies, Nnenna has worked in the dev. sector as a communications officer for the Centre for Democracy and Dev. email: ibehnnenna@gmail.com