The National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, has reaffirmed that the Labour Party’s 2023 flagbearer, Peter Obi, is ready and willing to contest the Nigerian presidency in 2027.
Tanko, who doubles as the spokesman for Obi’s supporter base, spoke to Sunday Punch on Friday night, hours after reports emerged suggesting a possible alliance move involving former Vice President, Atiku Abubakar’s camp ahead of 2027.
Addressing the speculation, Tanko said a strong Southern candidate remained the best path to defeating Tinubu.
He, however, demanded clarity from Atiku’s camp on what exactly they expect from the former Anambra governor before any formal discussions could proceed.
He said, “It all depends on what terms they want Obi to team up with them. At the moment, we are looking for a leader who has the capacity to move around the country to deal with the issues.
“Nigerians need a president who has the mobility and depth in knowing what is wrong with the country. When we team up together, there must be a dimension to what exactly we are doing together. If that is a discussion on the table, then we can begin to talk.
“To secure Nigeria, we need a capable leader who has the ability to fix things. Obi has these qualities. We must understand that the Presidency is already in the South. We need to give support to Mr Peter Obi to complete the four years of the South. This is the continuation we need this time.”
Tanko added that Obi was committed to a single term if elected.
