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Just In: I will contest for office of the President in 2027 — Peter Obi

Steven Atogi by Steven Atogi
July 6, 2025
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The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has said he will contest for the office of the President in 2027, dismissing rumours that he will be running mate for Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said.

When asked whether he was considering becoming the running mate to Atiku, in the 2027 election, Obi said, “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 leading opposition figure emphasised that he remains a staunch member of the Labour Party, though he is an active member of the opposition coalition’s African Democratic Congress (ADC). The coalition aims to oust President Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who is looking forward for a second term of four years in office 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,” he said.

Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi

Steven Atogi is Editor-in-chief at Umpire News. Formerly Editor-in-chief at DreamsNG Magazine. A skilled editor, writer and researcher with over a decade experience in politics, economy, sports and entertainment news editing; feature writing, copywriting and digital news sourcing. He has published in traditional and new media across local and international media outlets. He is keen on public policy, politics, economy, and social justice themes.

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