The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has debunked rumors about his departure from the party, saying he would rather focus on ensuring there’s peace in the party.

Obi stated this in Gombe in an interview with journalists after inaugurating a borehole he donated to Tike Ram Market in Pantami, Gombe State as part of his efforts in the spirit of Ramadan to support poor Nigerians, and help cushion the impact of the current challenges.

Obi expressed optimism that the LP would resolve its challenges and forge ahead as one family.

Meanwhile, reports have it that some stakeholders of the Nigeria Labour Congress will meet this Monday to take a decision on the leadership crisis rocking the Labour Party, however, the LP National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, has kicked against the planned meeting, describing it as an illegal jamboree.