Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has addressed supporters at an interactive session of the Obidient Movement in Enugu, where he spoke extensively on his 2027 presidential ambition, political climate, and his vision for Nigeria.
Speaking on the ADC presidential ticket and his resolve to campaign nationwide, Obi stated:
“For those asking whether ADC will give me the presidential ticket, I’m not certain, but I’m fighting for it. Someone told me today that people are saying I shouldn’t come to their state to campaign. I’m not afraid of anyone, anybody can die at any time. I will go anywhere in this country if there’s a need to go there.”
On alleged efforts to block his 2027 presidential bid, he said:
“The Federal Government of Nigeria doesn’t want me to contest in the 2027 presidential election. Everything they are doing is about me. They have all the governors, ministers, contacts, and even know the King and Queen, but I don’t know why they are still afraid. Nobody wanting to run for president in 2027 is more qualified than I am. On this journey, I’ have seen everything, but it doesn’t affect me. Ask about my tenure as governor, I dealt with insecurity effectively.”
On his vision for a new Nigeria and the challenges ahead, Obi added:
“We are not asking for much. We just want to build a country where a child of nobody can become somebody without knowing many people. Those stealing from our country came from such poor backgrounds that had opportunities, yet they choose to steal. That is exactly what we want to change. It won’t be easy because we are up against a criminal system, which is why they are doing everything to stop us.”
