2027: Peter Obi Speaks On Serving One Term, Handing Over To North

Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has officially announced his intention to contest again in the 2027 presidential race. During a live interactive session with supporters on X (formerly Twitter) Sunday night, Obi said he is prepared to serve only one term if that becomes a requirement in a coalition agreement.

The former Anambra State Governor emphasized that he is not involved in any discussions regarding a joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or any other political figure. “I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets, including with Atiku,” he stated.

Obi confirmed that while he is participating in coalition talks, his focus remains on repositioning Nigeria for the better. “If the coalition is not about stopping the killings in Benue, Zamfara, how to revive our economy, how to make our industries productive, how to put food on the tables of Nigerians… Count me out. Nigeria is currently at war. We need to do something about it,” he said.

Promising to stabilise the nation within two years of being elected, Obi called on Nigerians to support his mission to rescue the country. “I will bring stability in Nigeria within two years in office. Leaders of Nigeria should sit down in Nigeria and fix Nigeria,” he said.

Addressing internal Labour Party issues, Obi disclosed ongoing efforts to get the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to recognise the Nenadi Usman-led faction of the party based on a Supreme Court ruling.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to power rotation in Nigeria. “I believe in the rotation of government between North and South. I implemented it in Anambra as a governor,” he said, stressing that equitable representation is vital to national unity.

Obi took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu over his recent extended visit to St Lucia, describing it as an example of misplaced priorities. “In two years, Tinubu has not spent one night in any state in Nigeria apart from Lagos, yet he is going to spend eight nights in St Lucia, a place smaller than Ajegunle,” Obi criticised.

Speaking on his plans for 2027, Obi said his campaign will take a non-violent approach with an emphasis on transparency and accountability. “Our votes in 2027 will count, and we will ensure they count,” he declared.

He outlined his top priorities for the first 100 days in office: security, education, and poverty eradication. He pledged to cut the cost of governance, tackle corruption from day one, and keep his family away from government affairs.

“My past speaks loudly for me,” Obi added. “Wherever there was an issue in Anambra State, I was there physically. Anybody who wants to serve should be ready to put even their life on the line for the lives of Nigerians.”