Valentine Ozigbo should be evaluated on merit, not political blackmail or controversy”
Former Anambra State Governor and candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the February 25, 2023 presidential election, Mr. Peter Obi, has denied any planned meeting with the All Progressives Congress (APC), emphasizing that he does not engage in toxic politics or blackmail, which meeting with APC for whatever reasons, would approximate.
Writing on his X on Friday – yesterday, March 29 – Obi warned against associating his name with political narratives that do not align with his principles.
“I have come across a report circulating on social media regarding an APC gathering where my name was mentioned. Let me make it unequivocally clear: I do not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or any form of political manipulation. My name should not be associated with such narratives.
“I Am Not an APC Member,” he declared.
Reaffirming his political stance, Obi stated that he is neither a member of the APC nor planning to join the party, reiterating his commitment to integrity, fairness, and issue-based politics, urging that political aspirants be judged based on competence, capacity, and compassion, rather than partisan interests.
On the forthcoming Anambra governorship election, Obi addressed speculations surrounding Valentine Ozigbo, maintaining that every aspirant should be evaluated on merit rather than being subjected to political blackmail or controversy.
“Elections and primaries should not be reduced to toxic narratives or personal attacks. Political choices should be guided by credibility, vision, and the ability to deliver real change—not by dragging individuals into needless controversy,” Obi stressed.
