Former Anambra Governor and presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi, has strongly refuted recent reports claiming that he is aspiring for the 2027 presidential election. In a statement posted on his Twitter handle, Obi described the reports as “bogus” and clarified that he has never given any interview or press remarks suggesting such aspirations.
Obi further dismissed rumors that he had opposed an alleged offer by President Bola Tinubu to state governors, including those from the opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and LP, to serve in the boards and parastatals of federal government agencies that were recently dissolved.
The former governor emphasized that his primary focus is on creating a new Nigeria, emphasizing that his political agenda is not driven by personal ambitions or seeking political positions for personal gain.
Obi highlighted the issue-driven nature of his election campaigns, stating that he remains committed to speaking on important national matters through recognized news and media platforms. However, he expressed disappointment in the manipulation of the media space for false narratives and distractions.
The full statement from Obi reads:
“I have noticed with dismay, an emerging pattern where fake media reports and news items are predicated on interviews and press remarks I never granted. Two recent instances relate to my saying that I am looking forward to running for office in 2027 on a supposed Arise TV interview that never took place. The other is about my reaction to prospective appointees into the Federal Government. Both reports are bogus. Regrettably, our politics have sunken to this abysmal level where manipulation of the media space is now a trade.
“For me, I shall continue to speak on topical national issues via recognized news and media outfits. But I certainly will not concern myself with cheap distractive trolls. My focus and that of the Obidient Movement will not derail from the original mission of creating a new Nigeria which we believe is POssible. Our emphasis has never been on political positions or personal aggrandizement, but on putting the nation on the right footing and deepening our democracy by helping to elevate and empower the downtrodden in our society.
“That was why our messages during the electioneering campaigns were all issue-driven.”
