Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed his intention to run for president in the 2027 elections, dismissing rumours that he might serve as a running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics, Obi made it clear that his focus remains on contesting for Nigeria’s top job.
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said.
He further debunked the speculation about any discussions regarding him serving as a running mate in 2027.
“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,” he stressed.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, maintained that he remains a strong member of the Labour Party. However, he also noted his involvement in the broader opposition alliance under the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, which is working to challenge President Bola Tinubu at the polls in 2027.
“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” Obi added.