Abuja, Nigeria: The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, pledging to serve a single four-year term if elected.
Obi made the announcement during a live session on X Spaces Sunday night, where he engaged with supporters both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. His spokesman, Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach, later issued a formal statement on Monday confirming the declaration and clarifying several related issues.
Obi dismissed ongoing speculation about a potential joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar but expressed openness to coalition talks—provided they are focused on substantive national challenges.
“If a coalition isn’t aimed at ending the killings in Benue and Zamfara, fixing our economy, reviving industries, or ensuring food security, count me out. Nigeria is at war—we must act,” he stated.
The former Anambra State governor also promised to stabilize the country within the first two years of his presidency, urging citizens to support what he described as a rescue mission for Nigeria.
“I will restore stability within two years. Leaders must stay in the country to fix Nigeria,” he said.
Speaking on the internal crisis within the Labour Party, Obi revealed that steps were underway to obtain the Independent National Electoral Commission’s (INEC) recognition for the Nenadi Usman-led faction, in line with a Supreme Court judgment.
On the topic of federal character and leadership rotation, Obi reaffirmed his commitment to regional balance, stating, “I believe in rotating leadership between the North and South. I practiced it in Anambra.”
He also took a swipe at President Bola Tinubu’s recent overseas trip to St. Lucia, questioning the President’s domestic engagement. “St. Lucia is smaller than Ilorin. Since taking office, the President hasn’t spent a night in any Nigerian state outside Lagos. Now he’s on a 10-day trip,” Obi said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 election, Obi emphasized a peaceful, transparent campaign. “We will adopt a non-violent approach and ensure that votes are counted before results are declared in Abuja. This time, every vote will matter,” he asserted.
He outlined three key priorities for his first 100 days in office: security, education, and poverty alleviation, while also committing to clean governance. “My family won’t be involved in corruption. Public funds will be directed into critical sectors,” he said.
Obi also vowed to strengthen political discipline, pledging to eliminate party-switching by elected officials. “There will be no defections under my leadership,” he said firmly.
Criticizing what he described as misplaced government priorities, Obi said: “People are being killed in Benue and Borno, yet leaders are busy commissioning bus stops and going on vacations.”
He concluded by calling for governance built on integrity and sacrifice. “To restore order, we must cut the cost of governance and fight corruption from day one. My record in Anambra shows that I lead from the front. Anyone seeking to serve must be willing to put their life on the line for Nigeria. Stability earns global respect—nothing less.”
By Enoch odesola/ June 30, 2025
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