Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, promising to serve only a single four-year term if elected.
The announcement was made during a late-night session on X Space, where Obi engaged directly with supporters both in Nigeria and abroad.
In a statement issued Monday by his media spokesperson, Ibrahim Umar of Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), the former Anambra State governor emphasized his continued commitment to rescuing Nigeria from what he described as a state of crisis.
“I am prepared to run in 2027 and willing to serve only one term if that is what it takes to deliver the change this country needs. If there is an agreement that limits me to four years, I will abide by it and exit office by May 28, 2031,” Obi said.
He dismissed ongoing speculations about a potential joint presidential ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, clarifying that while coalition talks were ongoing with like-minded Nigerians and political groups, no such arrangement has been discussed or agreed upon.
“If the coalition is not about stopping the killings in Benue and Zamfara, reviving the economy, making our industries productive, and putting food on the table, then count me out,” Obi stated firmly. “Nigeria is at war — we need to act decisively.”
Obi also criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent foreign trip to St. Lucia, calling it a misplaced priority. “In two years, the president has not spent a single night in any Nigerian state apart from Lagos, yet he is vacationing for 10 days in a country smaller than Ajegunle,” he remarked.
Regarding his campaign strategy for 2027, Obi said his team will take a different approach: peaceful, law-abiding, and focused on electoral transparency. “We will insist that the right things are done before results are announced. Our goal is not just to contest, but to lead a movement for good governance,” he said.
He outlined key priorities for his first 100 days in office, which include tackling insecurity, investing in education, eradicating poverty, and cutting the cost of governance. “Corruption will be met with zero tolerance, and my family will not be involved in government affairs,” he pledged.
On the state of the Labour Party, Obi noted that he and other leaders were actively working to secure recognition from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) for the Nenadi Usman-led leadership, in line with a Supreme Court ruling.
Obi also reaffirmed his belief in rotational leadership between Nigeria’s north and south, noting that he upheld the principle during his tenure as governor of Anambra State.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to rally around the vision of a better, safer, and more prosperous nation. “If we secure the country, our farmers will return to the fields, our economy will recover, and our dignity will be restored. Leaders must stay in Nigeria to fix Nigeria,” he said.
