Peter Obi Declares 2027 Presidential Bid Under Labour Party
Peter Obi, a former Governor of Anambra State and the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), has reportedly confirmed his intention to run for the presidency again in 2027 under the same party.
He made this announcement in a video message to young supporters, which lasted approximately seven minutes and was shared on the party’s WhatsApp channels over the weekend.
During his address, Obi attributed the ongoing difficulties within major opposition parties—specifically the Labour Party and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)—to government interference.
When questioned about his party affiliation for the upcoming 2027 race, Obi stated clearly: “I will still continue to run in the Labour Party. I’m a member of the Labour Party.”
Addressing concerns from a young supporter about his perceived distance from the Labour Party’s internal challenges, the former Anambra Governor offered his perspective: “What is happening in the Labour Party and the PDP is caused by the government. Quote me anywhere.
“We had a problem in our party before, in the past. Yar’Adua was the president. I went to him then; he called the INEC Chairman (Prof. Maurice Iwu) and told him, ‘I don’t want any problem in any party.’ We were forced to fix it.
“But today, in all the parties, there are problems. These are deliberate problems caused by the system. These are some of the things I want to clean up if I have the opportunity.
“Parties will function very well because you can’t have a system working without a strong opposition.”
Obi emphasised the importance of voter responsibility in protecting electoral integrity, noting that while political parties may deploy agents to safeguard their interests, the power to ensure votes are properly counted ultimately lies with the electorate.
The Labour Party leader encouraged Nigerian youth and voters to maintain their resolve despite obstacles, warning that those who profit from the existing system will naturally resist meaningful reform.
On the topic of age limits in politics, Obi expressed his personal view that there should be retirement ages for those seeking public office. He noted that he will turn 65 by the 2027 election cycle and stated his preference not to campaign for office once he reaches his seventies.
