Mr Okpebholo claimed that the former Anambra governor lacked the popularity and capacity to secure the needed votes in his state.
He said that politicians need to address issues without emotional reactions.
The nation’s foremost judicial institution affirmed David Mark’s leadership of the main opposition party in a ruling on Thursday afternoon.
He said the killing underscore the urgent need for accountability within Nigeria’s security agencies.
Mr Obi described the situation as troubling.
“We are fast becoming a nation where human life is treated as expendable,” he said.
He said Mr Jonathan served the country faithfully and is a committed democrat.
The Accord Party described the inclusion of its flag in the coalition as “political impersonation and misrepresentation.”
The politician further asked INEC to extend the deadline for primaries till July 2026.
Among those present at the meeting were Enugu’s chairman-elect, Augustine Akubue, alongside counterparts from Imo, Abia, Anambra, and Ebonyi.
