Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reaffirmed his intention to contest the 2027 general elections, despite alleged moves by the federal government to prevent his participation.
Speaking in Uyo at the OBIDIENT Conference and Official Declaration for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi told supporters he would remain in the race regardless of obstacles, insisting he would contest “even if the election is held in their bedroom.”
The former Anambra State governor claimed he left the Labour Party after being informed that the Independent National Electoral Commission would not recognise the party’s leadership as long as he remained a member, alleging that authorities did not want him on the ballot. He maintained that Nigeria must “get it right” in 2027, calling for real-time electronic transmission of results and warning against any manipulation of the process.
Obi criticised the current administration’s borrowing, alleging it has accumulated more loans than previous governments combined and warning that repayment burdens would fall due between 2045 and 2050. He said future generations would bear the consequences of what he described as decades of poor governance.
If elected, Obi pledged to prioritise education and healthcare, arguing that nations achieve lasting development through deliberate investment in human capital. He also promised efforts to reduce poverty and tackle corruption, stating that corruption would significantly decline if leaders and their families remained free from involvement in it.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi said he avoided personal gain from public office and urged anyone with evidence to the contrary to report him to the appropriate authorities.
Also speaking at the event, OBIDIENT Movement Worldwide Coordinator, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, called on Nigerians to mobilise nationwide ahead of 2027 and channel their support through the ADC. The Akwa Ibom State OBIDIENT Coordinator, Dr. Ben Smith, urged unity among members, warning that division could derail their political objectives.
