Obi to supporters: I will be on the ballot in 2027

Obi

By TANKO ALI

The Labour Party’s standard bearer in the 2023 Presidential election, Peter Obi, has again reiterated to his numerous supporters at home and abroad that he will be on the ballot for the Presidency in 2027 and will be willing to do one term in office.

“I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets including with Atiku.

“If there is any form of agreement that will restrict me to 4 years in office, I will comply with the agreement and be ready to leave office by 28th May, 2031”

Speaking on Sunday night, when he appeared on X space to answer questions from his numerous supporters, he acknowledged being involved in coalition talks because of his desire to rescue Nigeria from the drift by aligning with all patriotic Nigerians.

“If the coalition is not about stopping the killings in Benue, Zamfara, how to revive our economy, how to make our industries productive, how to put food on the tables of Nigerians… Count me out. Nigeria is currently at war. We need to do something about it.

He urged Nigerians to see the need to rescue this country with him. “I will bring stability in Nigeria within two years in office. Leaders of Nigeria should sit down in Nigeria and fix Nigeria

On the situation in the Labour Party, Obi said they are working around the clock to get INEC to endorse the Nenadi Usman-led Labour Party based on the Supreme Court ruling.

On the rotation of the Presidency between the North and the South, Obi said, “I believe in the rotation of government between North and South. I implemented it in Anambra as a governor”.