I want to be president, not Atiku’s VP – Peter Obi

By Paul Dada

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has restated his  his intention to run for president in 2027.

Obi, who was speaking in an interview on Sunday Politics, dismissed the speculation that he might be considered as a running mate for Atiku Abubakar.

“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it,” Obi said.

He also said  that there had been no discussion about him being a running mate to anyone.  ”

“This is not in play; nobody has ever discussed that. People assume so many things. Nobody has ever discussed with me whether I am going to be A or B or C,” he said.

Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, said that he remained a vibrant member of the Labour Party. However, he said he was also part of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, a broader opposition alliance aimed at unseating President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” Obi said.