I’m Running for President in 2027, Not Atiku’s VP – Peter Obi

Published on July 7, 2025

Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, shutting down speculations that he may accept a running mate position under former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

Speaking on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme aired Sunday, Obi stated firmly:
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it.”

Addressing growing rumours of a potential alliance with the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Atiku, the former Anambra State governor denied any such arrangement.
“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,” he said.

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Obi reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, stressing that he remains a dedicated and “vibrant” member of the party. Still, he acknowledged being part of a broader political movement working toward unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” Obi noted.

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