2027: Peter Obi Declares Fresh Presidential Bid, Seeks Grassroots Support in AMAC Poll

 

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, signaling a renewed push for the nation’s top office.

Obi made this known while canvassing support for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) candidate ahead of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) elections in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Addressing supporters during the campaign outing, Obi stressed that victory in the AMAC poll would strengthen his broader political ambition, describing the election as a critical step toward his 2027 presidential project.

According to him, “This coming election in AMAC is very important to our journey. Support us and stand with us. I am fully involved and will be contesting the next general election for the number one office. When I return, you will see the direction clearly.”

Since his recent alignment with the ADC, many of his loyalists and members of the Obidient movement have intensified calls for the party to hand him its presidential ticket for the 2027 race.

However, the ADC spokesperson, Bolaji Abdullahi, has urged party members and supporters to avoid divisive and inflammatory comments, warning that unity within the party remains paramount ahead of future contests.

Meanwhile, political permutations have continued to trail possible alliances, with speculations around a potential Obi–Rabiu Kwankwaso joint ticket under the ADC platform. Kwankwaso’s refusal to defect to the All Progressives Congress (APC) has further fueled talks of a budding partnership.

Supporters of former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar have also reportedly appealed to Obi to consider a vice-presidential slot in a possible coalition arrangement, similar to past electoral alliances. But Obi has dismissed such suggestions, maintaining that he will only run as a presidential candidate.

He again assured supporters that if elected, he would serve only a single four-year term, reaffirming his earlier pledge not to exceed one tenure in office.