
Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has explained why he cannot unilaterally step down for Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, according to Naija News. Obi addressed growing calls for opposition figures to unite ahead of Nigeria's elections, stating that any decision on stepping aside would not be his alone to make. The comments come amid ongoing debate over a possible coalition among opposition parties.
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