Peter Obi: I will serve only one term if elected president in 2027

By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja-

Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election and serve only one term if elected.

Obi also clarified that he has not entered into any coalition with Atiku Abubakar, a former Vice President of Nigeria and current presidential aspirant of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

No Coalition with Atiku

“I have not joined in any form of discussion on joint tickets, including with Atiku,” Obi said, emphasizing his commitment to running independently.

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

Obi emphasized his commitment to prioritizing Nigerians’ interests, particularly in areas such as security, education, and poverty eradication.

He outlined his key priorities, including: prioritizing security, investing in education, Improving the education sector, poverty eradication, Implementing policies to reduce poverty, cutting costs and shunning corruption.

Obi pledged to bring stability to the country within two years in office, prioritizing security, education, and poverty eradication.

“I will bring stability in Nigeria within two years in office. Leaders of Nigeria should sit down in Nigeria and fux Nigeria,” he said.

Obi vowed to follow a non-violent approach, ensuring that the right thing is done.

“We will do things differently in 2027. We will follow a non-violent approach and insist that the right thing will be done before the result announcement in Abuja.

“Our votes in 2027 will count, and we will ensure they count,” he said.