Peter Obi, who ran as the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, has confirmed he will contest for president again in 2027, firmly dismissing suggestions he might serve as someone else’s running mate.
The former Anambra State Governor announced this during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics programme, which aired on Sunday.
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said.
His declaration puts an end to speculation that he might team up with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party as a running mate.
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When asked about these rumours, Obi was clear in his response: “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 reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, describing himself as a “vibrant member” of the party that gave him his political platform in 2023.
However, he also acknowledged his involvement in the broader opposition coalition that includes the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which was recently unveiled as a platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next election.
“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” he said.
