Key leader of the opposition politicians, Mr Peter Obi confirmed on Sunday that that he will seek to be Nigeria's President in 2027.
Obi was the presidential candidate of the Labour Party, LP, and is a frontline member of the coalition of opposition politicians who recently adopted African Democratic Congress, ADC, as their platform for the 2027 polls.
While appearing on a Channels Television interview, he dismissed rumours that he will be running mate for Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
According to Obi, "I’m going to contest for the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and I believe I am qualified for it."
When asked whether he was considering becoming the running mate to Atiku, in the 2027 election, Obi said, “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.”
Obi also affirmed his membership of the opposition coalition.
“I am part of the coalition which will be able to produce a president with the capacity and compassion to save this country,” he added.