Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has officially confirmed he will run for president again in the 2027 general elections — but only for a single term.
Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, the former Anambra State governor firmly ruled out any possibility of accepting a vice-presidential slot, saying he’s solely focused on leading Nigeria as president.
“I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified,” Obi declared.
He further pledged that if elected, he would serve only one term of four years, during which he plans to redirect the nation toward good governance and development.
“I don’t need a day more than four years. I will show the direction of good governance,” Obi stated.
He criticized the current state of the country under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, arguing that the last two years have brought “maximum damage” to the country. However, Obi expressed confidence that a new administration with the right vision could reverse the negative trend within a short time.
“In two years, there have been maximum damage. Two years can change it in a good direction,” he said. “People want to get up and see a president that cares, that shows compassion.”
Obi’s fresh declaration comes as speculation swirls about an emerging opposition coalition under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), which may bring together major figures like Obi, Atiku Abubakar, and Rotimi Amaechi to unseat President Tinubu in 2027.
His one-term pledge, if sustained, is likely to become a major talking point in the upcoming political season.
