Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has dismissed claims that he might accept a vice presidential candidate role in the 2027 election.
themomentng reports that there have been calls from the Obidient Movement for the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to field Obi as the party’s presidential candidate.
Many of them have openly insisted on an “Obi or nothing” position.
At the same time, supporters of former vice president Atiku Abubakar have renewed calls on Obi and his followers to consider accepting a vice-presidential slot, similar to the arrangement reached in 2019.
However, speaking via a video spotted by Daily Trust, Obi vowed to contest the 2027 presidential election as the leading candidate.
The former Anambra governor made the declaration while campaigning for the candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).
Urging them to vote for his preferred candidate in the AMAC poll, Obi said their support was crucial to his political journey.
“You see this coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me. Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting the coming election as number one. When I come back, you will see. I assure you,” he said.
