A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has stated that he does not plan to be the running mate of anyone in the 2027 presidential election.
Obi stated this on Sunday night, during a speech on 𝕏 Space, while confirming his intention to run for president in 2027.
According to Obi, he has not garnered all the experience he has, only to end up as a vice-president.
Obi said, “I am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be Vice President.
“I know how to turn Nigeria around. I built my business from scratch and have more experience than any candidate, including the sitting President
“Peter Obi will be on the ballot in 2027. I need your support. I need your prayers.”
Meanwhile, Obi has stated that the Africa Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition has agreed to work together, and nobody is stepping down for him.
The former Governor of Anambra State also clarified that he does not need to formally join the ADC.
According to Peter Obi, he has always been a member of the ADC and has been part of the coalition since its inception.
Obi also made it clear that he will always respect former vice president, Atiku Abubakar.
He said, “I am not joining ADC. I can’t re-join what I am already a part of.
“I’ve been part of the coalition from day one.
“Nobody is stepping down for me in ADC.
“We have all agreed to work together, and Atiku remains my respected leader.”