Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has made it clear that he intends to run for president in the 2027 general elections, firmly rejecting speculation that he might accept a vice-presidential role alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
In an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi was direct about his political plans.
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” he said.
Responding to rumours of a possible alliance with Atiku under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obi dismissed the idea outright.
“That is not under consideration. No one has ever discussed that with me. People just make assumptions.”
Obi, who previously served as governor of Anambra State, reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party, calling himself a committed member.
He also disclosed his involvement in a broader opposition coalition which includes the African Democratic Congress (ADC) aimed at mounting a strong challenge to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election.
“I am part of the coalition that aims to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” he added.