Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Bid, Says He’s Open to One-Term Deal
Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has signalled his willingness to run again in 2027—this time, for a single term in office.
In a statement released by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, Obi shared updates via his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he addressed key national issues during an engagement with his supporters.
“I have not entered into any agreement regarding a joint ticket, including with Atiku. But if there’s a condition that limits me to a four-year term, I will honour it and exit by 28 May 2031,” he said.
Obi reiterated his commitment to forming alliances with patriotic Nigerians, but stressed that any coalition must be focused on fixing the country.
“If the coalition isn’t about stopping killings in Benue and Zamfara, reviving the economy, or putting food on people’s tables, count me out,” he said. “Nigeria is at war; something must be done.”
He promised to stabilise the country within two years if elected, stating: “Leaders must stay in Nigeria to fix Nigeria.”
On internal Labour Party issues, Obi said efforts were ongoing to get INEC to recognise the Nenadi Usman-led leadership in line with a Supreme Court judgment.
He also reiterated his support for power rotation between North and South, citing his track record in Anambra.
Commenting on President Tinubu’s planned visit to St Lucia, Obi said: “In two years, Tinubu hasn’t spent a night outside Lagos in any other state, but now plans to stay eight nights in a country smaller than Ajegunle.”
Regarding the 2027 elections, Obi said his campaign would follow a non-violent approach focused on ensuring credible results.
“My focus in the first 100 days will be security, education, and poverty eradication. I will cut governance costs and combat corruption. No member of my family will be involved in corruption.”
He pledged to preserve political opposition and halt the trend of elected officials defecting from their parties.
“In Anambra, I was physically present during crises. Leaders must be willing to risk their lives for Nigerians. Without stable governance, the world won’t take us seriously,” he added.
