Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has dismissed reports suggesting he is set to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), describing the claims as false and misleading.

In a statement released on Tuesday by his media team in Abuja, Obi reaffirmed his political alignment with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), urging the public to disregard any unauthorized statements attributed to him.

The statement, signed by Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), cautioned against the spread of falsehoods aimed at manipulating public perception.

“Peter Obi has been unequivocal in his position in the ongoing coalition and didn’t need anyone to put words into his mouth,” the statement read.

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“He has remained focused on his mission but would not accept anybody attributing a statement to him just to satisfy their devious agenda.”

The former Anambra State governor emphasized that any official communications regarding his political stance or activities would only be disseminated through his verified media office or official social media handles.

“The media office wishes, therefore, to urge the public to disregard any statement purported to come from him outside his media office or his official handle,” the statement added.

Obi has been a key figure in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape and remains vocal on national issues, especially in regard to electoral reforms, good governance, and youth participation in politics.