I Will Be On The Ballot In 2027 As Presidential Candidate Not As Vice-President — Peter Obi
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will be contesting again during the 2027 elections.
Speaking during a X Space on Sunday night, the ex-governor of Anambra State also insisted that he will not be a running mate to anybody.
According to Obi, he has not garnered all the experience he has, only to end up as a vice-president.
“I am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be Vice president,” Obi said.
““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.”
The Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, also dismissed claims that he is a newcomer in the African Democratic Party (ADC), insisting that he is a bona fide member of the coalition party.
According to him, he has been an integral part of the ADC since its formation, contrary to suggestions by critics questioning his membership and role within the party.
The former Anambra State governor said he had actively supported the party over the years, citing his public campaign and endorsement of Dr Mo for the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) chairmanship position in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
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Obi further stated that his involvement in the ADC-led coalition was not driven by personal ambition or the quest for power, but by a commitment to ensuring that Nigeria works for all its citizens.]
“I am not in this coalition to grab power. I am here because I want to make Nigeria work,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to focus on building a credible political alternative anchored on competence, accountability and service, rather than being distracted by misinformation and partisan attacks.
