I will contest for president in 2027 – Peter Obi shuts down VP talk
Former presidential candidate and ex-Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest for Nigeria’s presidency in 2027.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi dismissed speculations that he may run as vice-presidential candidate to 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,” he said.
Reacting to questions about being a potential running mate to Atiku, the Labour Party chieftain clarified: “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.”
Obi, who ran under the Labour Party in 2023, maintained his loyalty to the party while also confirming his involvement in the ADC-led opposition coalition.
“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” he added.
President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) is expected to seek re-election in 2027.
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“We at the ADC coalition have all agreed to work together ahead of the 2027 election. I’m not going to be a running mate to anybody, I’m going to contest for President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. I believe I am qualified for that.”
-Mr. Peter Obi on Channels TV pic.twitter.com/MBmEfquwrq
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