Peter Obi has declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, insisting that no political barriers will deter his ambition.
Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, the former Anambra governor said he remains resolute about participating in the next general election. Obi recently aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after leaving the Labour Party (LP).
Explaining his decision to exit the LP, Obi claimed he was informed that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would not recognise the party’s leadership structure if he remained.
“I left LP when I got informed that as long as I remain in the party, INEC will not recognise its leadership, that the federal government doesn’t want me on the ballot,” he said.
Despite the alleged challenges, Obi stressed his determination.
“I want to assure you that I will contest the coming election even if it is held in their bedroom, and if they don’t want to transmit the results, we will transmit them for them,” he added.
Obi also criticised the borrowing profile of the current administration, arguing that Nigeria’s debt burden could have long-term consequences.
“The current administration has collected more loans than every other administration, and most of these loans will be repaid between 2045 and 2050,” he said.
Reiterating his governance philosophy, Obi said his administration would prioritise human capital development, particularly education and healthcare.
Reflecting on his tenure as governor of Anambra State, Obi emphasised his stance on public accountability.
“When I became governor of Anambra, I advised my wife to forget about the Office of First Lady because we were not elected together,” he said.
He further claimed that although he approved numerous Certificates of Occupancy on government land, none was allocated to him or his family.
Meanwhile, Tanko Yunusa, coordinator of the OBIDIENT Movement worldwide, urged supporters to intensify mobilisation efforts ahead of the 2027 elections, describing the poll as crucial for Nigeria’s future.
Similarly, the Akwa Ibom coordinator of the movement, Ben Smith, said the election represents an opportunity for generational change, job creation, and national stability.
