Peter Obi, the former Governor of Anambra State and 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has ended months of speculation by announcing that he will be on the ballot for the 2027 presidential election.
The announcement was made during a highly attended interactive session on X (formerly Twitter), hosted by the space @obidientupdate.
The session drew thousands of participants, highlighting Obi’s enduring political influence and the significant interest surrounding his next moves.
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During the dialogue, Obi dismissed rumours that he might settle for a vice-presidential ticket in a potential political alliance.
He emphasised that his global consultations and ongoing studies in governance are aimed at one goal: leading Nigeria as its President.
“Peter Obi will be on the ballot in 2027. I need your prayers. I need your support,” he declared to the virtual audience. “I am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be vice president.”
The declaration is seen as a definitive move to reassure his supporters, popularly known as the “Obidient Movement,” that he remains committed to his original mandate of transforming the nation from a position of top leadership.
Turning his attention to the current state of the nation, Obi delivered a sharp critique of the Federal Government’s economic direction.
He condemned the heavy reliance on aggressive taxation, warning that such a strategy is unsustainable in a climate of widespread economic hardship.
In his economic address, he emphasised that the government cannot “tax poverty” and should instead prioritise expanding the country’s productive base.
He stressed that economic recovery must be driven by deliberate efforts to attract investment and stimulate job creation.
He also warned that without a shift from a consumption-based to a production-based economy, ordinary Nigerians would continue to face deepening economic struggles.
Obi called for renewed unity within the Obidient movement, particularly among the youth.
He described the younger generation as the primary catalyst for building a nation that is “just, productive, and united.”
While the session was met with widespread enthusiasm from supporters who praised his policy-focused contributions, it was not without its detractors.
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Some critics labeled his detailed explanations as “rambling,” suggesting that the former governor’s lengthy policy breakdowns lacked concise delivery.
Despite the mixed reactions, the declaration has set the stage for an early and intense political atmosphere leading up to the 2027 general elections.
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