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Peter Obi: I’ll Run for President in 2027, Not as Atiku’s Running Mate

Sunday, July 6, 2025 | 3:24 PM WAT Last Updated 2025-07-06T22:24:38Z
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Peter Obi: I’ll Run for President in 2027, Not as Atiku’s Running Mate

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has confirmed he will run for president again in 2027, firmly denying speculation that he might serve as a running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

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

Addressing rumours of a possible alliance with Atiku of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Obi dismissed the idea, saying, “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.”

The former Anambra State governor also reaffirmed his commitment to the Labour Party, stating that he remains an active and dedicated member. However, he acknowledged his involvement in a wider opposition coalition — including the African Democratic Congress (ADC) — formed to challenge President Bola Tinubu in the next general election.

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

ADEOLA KUNLE