…Peter Obi dismisses claims of a possible joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
The iNews Times reports that the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi Monday declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Obi made the declaration during a live session on X Spaces, where he answered questions from supporters in Nigeria and abroad.
He emphasized his willingness to serve only one four-year term if elected.
Obi dismissed claims of a possible joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, stating, “I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets, including with Atiku.”
However, he expressed openness to coalition talks, provided they focus on addressing Nigeria’s core problems.
“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,” Peter Obi said.
He promised to stabilize Nigeria within two years of his administration, urging Nigerians to join him in the mission to rescue the nation.
“I will bring stability in Nigeria within two years in office. Leaders of Nigeria should sit down in Nigeria and fix Nigeria,” he added.
Obi revealed that efforts were ongoing to secure the Independent National Electoral Commission’s recognition for the Nenadi Usman-led faction in line with the Supreme Court’s ruling.
On power rotation, Peter Obi stated, “I believe in the rotation of government between North and South. I implemented it in Anambra as a governor.”
Obi criticized President Bola Tinubu’s reported trip to St. Lucia, questioning the President’s domestic absence. “St Lucia is about the size of the 10th largest city of Nigeria, Ilorin.
President Tinubu has never slept a night in any state of Nigeria outside Lagos since the assumption of office in 2023. PBAT to stay in St Lucia for 10 days.”
Regarding his 2027 plans, Obi said the approach would be non-violent and focused on transparency. “We will do things differently in 2027. We will follow a non-violent approach and insist that the right thing will be done before the result announcement in Abuja. Our votes in 2027 will count, and we will ensure they count.”
Peter Obi outlined three priorities for his first 100 days in office: security, education, and poverty reduction. “My family will not be involved in corruption. Funds to be channelled into key critical sectors,” he said.
He vowed to promote strong party opposition and end party-switching by elected officials.
Obi criticized the current administration for misaligned priorities, saying, “Imagine in this country, people are dying in Benue, Borno, and other parts of the country, and our leaders are commissioning bus stops and holidaying.”
He called for responsible governance and integrity, emphasizing that his past experience as governor of Anambra State speaks for itself, The iNews Times reports.
