Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has indicated that the 2027 general elections might be his final attempt at the presidency.
In a recent seven-minute, 16-second video clip widely circulated on the party’s WhatsApp platform, Obi confirmed he would contest in 2027 on the LP’s platform, while hinting at a possible exit from active politics afterward.
The former Anambra State governor stated he would be 65 in 2027 and might not be willing to pursue public office beyond that age. “I believe we should have a retirement age for politicians. By 2027, I will be 65. If the presidency goes back to the North in 2031, it may not return to the South until 2039 — by then, I will be 77. I wouldn’t want to run for office at that age. It would make a mess of everything,” he explained.
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Despite suggesting a potential retirement from the ballot after 2027, Obi assured his audience of continued support for young Nigerians dedicated to national transformation, stating, “Even if I’m not contesting, I will always support those of you who are committed to real change, with whatever resources I can provide.”
Obi’s media aide, Umar Ibrahim, confirmed the video was recorded recently.
Addressing internal crises within opposition parties, Obi accused the ruling government of fueling the turmoil in both the LP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP). “What is happening in the Labour Party and the PDP is caused by the government. Quote me anywhere,” he declared, adding that such interference was a calculated effort to weaken the opposition.
He recalled how former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua previously intervened in similar situations to ensure stability within political parties.
Obi lamented, “Back then, I went to President Yar’Adua. He called the INEC Chairman, Prof. Maurice Iwu, and said he didn’t want any issues in any political party. The problems were fixed. But today, every party is facing one crisis or another — and it is deliberate.”
He stressed that Nigeria’s democracy cannot thrive without strong opposition parties, expressing his determination to fix such structural challenges if elected.
The former Anambra governor also urged Nigerians to take personal responsibility for defending the integrity of their votes, cautioning that any meaningful reform would face resistance from those benefiting from the current system.
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