Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, has formally declared his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election on the platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), expressing confidence that he will emerge victorious.
Obi made the announcement in Uyo during the OBIDIENT Conference and the official unveiling of ADC as his new political platform. The event, themed “Activating the PO Effect in ADC,” attracted supporters and members of the OBIDIENT Movement from across the country.
Explaining his decision to quit the Labour Party (LP), Obi alleged that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) would not recognise the party’s leadership as long as he remained a member.
“I left LP when I was informed that as long as I remained there, INEC would not recognise its leadership and that there were moves to keep me off the ballot,” he told supporters.
‘I will contest anywhere,’ in a defiant tone, Obi vowed to contest the 2027 election regardless of obstacles.
“I will contest the coming election even if it is conducted anywhere. And if they refuse to transmit election results, we will ensure the results are transmitted,” he declared, drawing loud applause.
Obi used the platform to criticise the current administration’s borrowing pattern, warning that Nigeria’s rising debt profile—particularly loans with repayment timelines stretching to 2045 and 2050—could mortgage the future of younger generations.
He argued that economic recovery requires fiscal discipline, transparency, and targeted investment in productive sectors rather than what he described as unsustainable borrowing.
Outlining his vision for 2027, Obi pledged to prioritise education and healthcare as the bedrock of national development.
“We must invest in our people. Education and health are not optional; they are essential. That is how nations rise,” he said.
On corruption and public accountability, Obi maintained that leadership by example is crucial. He reiterated that during his tenure as governor, neither he nor his family benefited from public office.
“When I became governor, I told my wife to forget about the Office of the First Lady because we were not elected together. I approved over 100 Certificates of Occupancy on government land, but none went to my family or me. If you find any, petition me,” he stated.
Coordinator of the Obidient Movement Worldwide, Dr. Tanko Yunusa, urged supporters to strengthen their grassroots structures within the ADC ahead of 2027.
Similarly, Akwa Ibom State Coordinator, Dr. Ben Smith, described the 2027 contest as a generational mission focused on youth employment, security, workers’ welfare, and renewed national hope.
Obi’s declaration in Uyo signals a major political realignment as he prepares for another presidential run under a new platform, setting the stage for what promises to be a fiercely contested 2027 general election. Read More
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