2027: I’m Only Interested In Coalition Against Hunger And Poverty – Peter Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has reacted to speculations about a possible alliance among opposition leaders to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

During a visit to the Anglican Bishop of Kubwa Diocese in Abuja on Monday, Peter Obi made it clear that he’s not seeking political office at all costs.

According to him, the only coalition he cares about is one that tackles Nigeria’s real problems—poverty, hunger, poor healthcare, and failing education.

“The only coalition I am interested in is the one against hunger, poverty, and the bad state of healthcare and education in the country. I am not desperate for any position,” he said.

Obi, who placed third in the last election behind Tinubu and Atiku Abubakar of the PDP, has been at the center of talks about a potential opposition merger ahead of the next general elections. Some have even speculated that he might agree to be a running mate in 2027.

But he shut that down, saying anyone pushing such claims is only playing politics for personal gain, not for the country’s progress.

During the visit, Obi also supported a school project in the diocese financially. He said the burden of providing basic education has been unfairly left to churches because the government has failed to deliver quality and accessible education.

He also addressed a recent viral photo showing him with President Tinubu and former Ekiti State governor Kayode Fayemi at the Vatican during Pope Leo XIV’s inauguration Mass.

Obi explained that he greeted Tinubu out of respect and protocol, not because they share political alignment.

He reemphasised that the only enemy he has is corruption and corrupt leaders who have made life difficult for the Nigerian people.

KanyiDaily recalls that Peter Obi recently denied rumours that he plans to leave the Labour Party.