Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has confirmed that he will run for president again in 2027, dismissing claims that he might be a running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking on Sunday during an interview on Channels Television, Obi said no such discussions have ever taken place and reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party.

“This is not in play. Nobody has ever discussed that,” Obi said.
“People assume so many things. Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I am going to be A or B or C.”

Obi reiterated his presidential ambition, declaring:

“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it.”

Responding to concerns over his role in the emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Obi said his participation does not amount to anti-party activity, explaining that the coalition is an alliance of political parties working together for a common purpose.

“I still remain a member of the Labour Party. The ADC is an umbrella of people who agreed to work together. I have not abandoned the LP,” he said.

He added that Nigeria’s complex challenges require experience, including insights from those who had previously “failed and succeeded.”

Obi also emphasized his belief in delivering results within a single term, stating that he does not need more than four years to turn the country around through focused, accountable leadership.

Last Wednesday, major opposition figures officially adopted the ADC as their common platform to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Those present included Obi, Atiku, David Mark, Rauf Aregbesola, Aminu Tambuwal, Rotimi Amaechi, Solomon Dalung, and Odigie Oyegun, among others.

The coalition is seen as a strategic effort to form a formidable front against the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).