Presidential Candidate of Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has disclosed that he would contest the 2027 presidential election.
Speaking on a Channels TV programme, Sunday Politics, Obi also described as untrue speculation that he was considering to be Vice-presidential candidate under Atiku or any other candidate.
He said, “Nobody has ever discussed with me whether to be A or B or C,” Obi said. “I am going to contest for the President of Nigeria, and I believe I’m qualified.”
Obi also clarified that being with the coalition of opposition parties, which recently adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as its platform ahead of 2027, was not a departure from the Labour Party.
“There is nothing anti-party in the decision. We are not abandoning where we are. We are going there together. What is constant is that we have agreed to work together.”
The former presidential candidate also reiterated his readiness to serve only a single term in office if elected, insisting that four years would be sufficient to set Nigeria on the path of progress.
“I don’t need a day more than four years. I will show the direction of good governance.”In two years, there has been maximum damage. Two years can change it in (a) good direction. People want to get up and see a president that cares, that shows compassion,” Obi said.
