Peter Obi declares interest to run for office the president in 2027

Opposition figure and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially confirmed his intention to contest for the office of the President of Nigeria in the 2027 general elections.

Obi, while speaking on a live interview during the Sunday Politics programme, firmly dismissed widespread rumours suggesting he might settle for a vice-presidential slot under former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi declared, putting to rest speculation about his future political plans.

When asked if there was any arrangement to serve as Atiku’s running mate in the next election, the former Anambra State governor waved aside such talks, saying, “This is not in play; nobody has ever discussed that.”

“People assume so many things. Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I am going to be A or B or C.”

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Obi also reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party while highlighting his active involvement in a broader opposition alliance, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.

The coalition, according to him, was designed to unseat the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) led by President Bola Tinubu, who is seeking a second term in 2027.

“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” Obi added.