Mr. Peter Obi has reiterated his intention to run for president in 2027 under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), saying he’s contesting as the top candidate.
He made this known while campaigning for the ADC in Abuja’s AMAC elections, urging supporters to back him.
“You see this coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me. Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting the coming election as number one. When I come back, you will see. I assure you,” he said.
Since joining ADC, Obi’s supporters are pushing for him to lead the ticket, but others, like those backing Atiku Abubakar, suggest he consider a running mate role.
However, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC spokesman, has warned party supporters against inflammatory statements, stressing the need to prioritise unity.
Though, there’s buzz around a possible Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso alliance for the ADC ticket, with some party leaders exploring the idea.
Kwankwaso’s decision not to join the All Progressives Congress (APC) has also fuelled permutations that an Obi-Kwankwaso alliance might be budding.
Supporters of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have also renewed calls for Obi and his followers to consider accepting a running mate role, similar to the 2019 arrangement.
However, Obi rejected such suggestions, telling supporters that he intends to contest the 2027 election as standard bearer.
Since declaring his intention to contest for the number one office in the country, Obi has consistently maintained that he will not spend “a day beyond four years in office”
