The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) and former governor of Anambra State, Mr. Peter Obi, has announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election, emphasising that he will be on the ballot.
Obi, who made the announcement on Sunday evening, December 28, 2025, during an interactive session on X hosted by @obidientupdate, put paid to months of speculation over his political plans.
The X Space attracted thousands of participants, thereby underscoring Obi’s continued influence in Nigeria’s political landscape as part of early manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections gathers momentum.
Obi, used the opportunity of the session to address some of Nigeria’s critical challenges in the economic, security sectors and governance issues.
In his words; “Peter Obi will be on the ballot in 2027. I need your prayers; I need your support”.
Obi dismissed insinuations that he would accept a vice-presidential slot, stressing that his preparations were aimed solely at leading the country.
According to him; “I am not travelling round the world to learn governance to be Vice President”.
While commenting on the economy, Obi criticised the policies of the federal government that rely heavily on taxation without expanding productivity, and warned that such an approach deepens hardship for ordinary citizens.
Obi said; “You cannot tax poverty. Economic recovery must be driven by increased production, investment and job creation”.
The businessman turned politician, called for unity within the Obidient movement, particularly among young Nigerians, whom he described as central to building a “just, productive and united” nation.
The session attracted strong engagement from supporters, many of whom praised Obi’s detailed and policy-focused contributions.
However, some of his critics said his lengthy explanations were mere rambling.
