Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election. Obi made the declaration during a live X Spaces discussion on Sunday night, where he addressed questions about his political future.
The former governor firmly ruled out the possibility of serving as a vice-presidential candidate, stating that his experience and political journey have prepared him for Nigeria’s highest office. According to him, opposition politics should be driven by competence, vision and capacity to lead, not compromise positions.
Obi’s announcement has sparked renewed conversations within Nigeria’s political space, especially among Labour Party supporters and youth-focused movements that rallied behind his 2023 campaign. His stance signals an early and clear direction ahead of the 2027 general elections, as alignments and negotiations gradually begin across party lines.
He said …
“I am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be Vice president
“I know how to turn Nigeria around. I built my business from scratch and have more experience than any candidate, including the sitting President.
“Peter Obi will be on the ballot in 2027. I need your support. I need your prayers.”
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