Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially confirmed that he will be vying for the Nigerian presidency in the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Obi cleared the air on rumours that he might settle for a vice-presidential slot alongside Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” he stated.
When asked about potentially being Atiku’s running mate, Obi responded:
“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.”
The Labour Party stalwart reiterated his commitment to the party while also acknowledging his active role in the ADC-led opposition coalition:
“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country.”
Current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is widely anticipated to seek a second term under the All Progressives Congress (APC) in 2027.