Labour Party Affirms Peter Obi as Presidential Candidate for 2027 Elections

By Iyojo Ameh

In a definitive stance, the Labour Party of Nigeria has dismissed recent speculations regarding a potential shift from Mr. Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the forthcoming 2027 elections.

This was disclosed in a joint statement issued by some party officials including Marcel Ngogbehei, Director-General of the Directorate on Mobilization and Integration; Ambassador Aju Elumelu, Deputy Director of Media and Communications; and Sheikh Rufai Al-Saddiq, Deputy Director of Strategic Engagement, unequivocally reaffirmed their unwavering support for Peter Obi.

The statement clarified that there have been no internal discussions nor considerations to deviate from their current stance, underscoring the party’s confidence in Mr.

Addressing recent media reports, the party officials emphasized the importance of unity within their ranks and expressed optimism about Peter Obi’s ability to resonate with the electorate across the country.

The opposition party acknowledged efforts to reconcile aggrieved groups within the party but stressed that no agreement had been reached to replace the former governor of Anambra State.

The statement said, “The leadership and members of our great party recognize the importance of peaceful coexistence among brothers and acknowledge the fact that there’s a bigger target—liberating Nigeria from the shackles of greedy politicians and building a nation that protects the interests of its citizens.

“The party has decided to follow a peaceful approach to resolving internal misunderstandings. This effort within the Labour Party and its successes have elicited different reactions; we have also seen an attempt by the opposition to make a false spin for their own selfish interests, misinforming the general public with the aim of causing more crises in our party.

“For the record, this directorate was set up to facilitate reconciliation and help mobilize and integrate Labour Party stakeholders toward electoral victory for our presidential candidate, Peter Obi, in 2027.

“The party leadership recognizes the need for unity and cohesion within the party as a requirement for internal stability and improving the winning chances of H.E. Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 elections.

“We have reached out through various channels to different stakeholders, and discussions are still ongoing on various fronts; we are also making great progress in this endeavor. To misconstrue this effort as being against our presidential candidate is unfortunate.

“To set the record straight, Peter Obi remains our presidential candidate for 2027 as ratified, and all the party leadership are behind him and committed to his message of a new Nigeria.”