Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has formally declared his intention to run for president again in 2027.
Speaking during a live session on X Spaces Sunday night, Obi confirmed his decision and pledged to serve only one four-year term if elected.
Amid speculation about a possible alliance with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Obi dismissed the idea.
According to a statement by his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, Obi remains open to coalition talks but only if they are centered on addressing Nigeria’s critical challenges.
“If the coalition isn’t about ending killings in Benue and Zamfara, fixing the economy, revitalizing industries, and ensuring food security, count me out. Nigeria is at war we must act,” Obi stated.
He vowed to stabilize the country within his first two years in office and called on Nigerians to support what he described as a “mission to rescue the nation.”
On internal issues within the Labour Party, Obi noted that efforts were ongoing to secure INEC recognition for the Nenadi Usman-led faction, in line with a recent Supreme Court ruling.
He also reiterated his support for power rotation between Nigeria’s northern and southern regions, a principle he upheld during his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
Commenting on President Bola Tinubu’s recent 10-day visit to St. Lucia, Obi was sharply critical.
“St. Lucia is about the size of Ilorin. Since taking office, President Tinubu hasn’t spent a single night outside Lagos in any Nigerian state. Meanwhile, people are dying in Benue and Borno, and leaders are commissioning bus stops.”
Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Obi promised a campaign rooted in transparency and nonviolence.
“We’ll take a non-violent approach in 2027. The right thing must be done before results are announced. Our votes will count and we’ll make sure they do.”
If elected, Obi said his first 100 days would focus on three key priorities: security, education, and poverty reduction. He also vowed to end the practice of political defection by elected officials.
“No defections will be tolerated when I’m in charge,” he stated.
He criticized the current government’s priorities and promised to lead with integrity and fiscal discipline.
“To fix Nigeria, we must cut the cost of governance and tackle corruption from day one. My record in Anambra speaks for itself, I was always physically present wherever there was a problem.”
Obi concluded by calling on future leaders to demonstrate commitment and sacrifice “anyone who wants to lead must be ready to risk their life for the good of Nigerians. Without a stable government, no one abroad will take us seriously.”
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