US EditionNigeria: I Will Contest in 2027 Election
- Peter Obi, former Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, confirmed on Sunday night he will contest Nigeria's 2027 presidential election.
- He made this decision amid coalition talks aiming to unite opposition votes but firmly denied any agreement on a joint ticket with Atiku Abubakar.
- Obi highlighted the need to address insecurity, revive the economy, stop killings in Benue and Zamfara, reduce governance costs, and fight corruption from day one.
- He stated, "Our votes in 2027 will count," pledged a non-violent election approach, and promised to restore stability within two years in office.
- Obi's announcement suggests a commitment to leadership renewal focused on security, governance reform, and ending political defections to stabilize Nigeria's political landscape.
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Nigeria’s Peter Obi to contest 2027 election, opposition coalition in jeopardy
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has confirmed that he will run in Nigeria’s 2027 election while rejecting a joint ticket with fellow ADA-alliance member Atiku Abubakar, according to a press release on Monday.
Nigeria: I Will Contest in 2027 Election
Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, has assured his supporters at home and abroad that he will be contesting the 2027 election and is willing to do a single four-year term as president.
Peter Obi Confirms 2027 Presidential Run, Vows One-Term Presidency Focused on Security, Economy
Peter Obi: I’ll run for President in 2027 Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential flagbearer in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has officially declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election—offering a bold, reformist one-term agenda aimed at economic recovery, governance stability, and social justice. Speaking during a live X …
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