Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has confirmed that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, assuring supporters that he intends to serve only one term if elected.
In a statement released on Monday in Abuja by his spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar, Obi reiterated his commitment to national renewal and explained his participation in coalition talks as part of his broader effort to rescue Nigeria from its current trajectory.
He dismissed rumors of a joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, clarifying, “I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets, including with Atiku.” Obi added that he is open to any agreement that limits his tenure to a single four-year
“If the coalition is not about stopping the killings in Benue, Zamfara, how to revive our economy, how to make our industries productive, how to put food on the tables of Nigerians, count me out,” he said.
Obi pledged to bring stability to the country within two years in office.
On the situation within the Labour Party, Obi said they were re working round the clock to get INEC to endorse the Nenadi Usman-led leadership based on the Supreme Court judgment.
Obi also expressed his belief in rotation of power between the North and the South, saying that he implemented a similar arrangement in Anambra while he was governor.
On his preparation for the 2027 election, the former presidential candidate said that he would do things differently.
“We will follow a non-violent approach and insist that the right thing be done. Our votes in 2027 will count, and we will ensure they count,” he said.
He also said that he would prioritise security, education and poverty eradication as well as cutting costs, shunning corruption and channelling funds into critical sectors.
“My presidency will ensure there is a strong opposition in party politics. There will be no defection of elected officials to other parties when I am in charge
“I will bring order to governance and pull people out of poverty,” he said.
