Senator Peter Obi, a chieftain of the opposition party, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed his lack of involvement in the 2027 presidential race, stating his priority is to build a better Nigeria.
Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, chieftain, Peter Obi , has reacted to reports that former President Goodluck Jonathan has joined the 2027 presidential race . Speaking to journalists immediately after his screening in Abuja, Obi said he was not in any way looking at who is contesting.
The ex-Anambra State governor added that he was only focused on building a better Nigeria, where the son of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.
“Democracy is about people offering themselves for service and being voted for. I’m not in any way going around looking at who is contesting. I’m concentrating on how to build a better Nigeria.
“My priority ahead of the 2027 presidential election is to build a united, secure and prosperous Nigeria through inclusive governance anchored on the constitutional principle of federal character. “Nigeria must become secure enough for citizens to move freely without fear, while families should no longer live in anxiety over insecurity and killings,” Obi said. Kwankwaso sees Peter Obi as Biafra agent, presidential ticket can’t work – Kano Gov’s spokesman
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