The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has declared that he remains committed to contesting the 2027 presidential election, asserting that he possesses the capacity to steer Nigeria onto a positive path within four years if elected.
Speaking to journalists in Abuja on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor said he is confident in his competence and readiness to lead, stressing that Nigerians must critically assess those seeking to govern.
"I am contesting, and I am sure I will be on the ballot. People will have to look at who is competing, who has the capacity, who has everything.
"I think I am qualified; I have the capacity to do the job. I will say it over and over again that, in four years, I can change the trajectory of Nigeria to a positive one," he said.
Obi ran under LP in the 2023 general elections but is currently part of an opposition coalition that has adopted the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as a political platform.
He, however, reaffirmed his loyalty to the Labour Party, insisting that opposition figures must unite to rescue Nigeria.
"All of us are going to come together as a people. That is my belief that for us to do the right thing for the country, all well-meaning Nigerians must come together now to rescue the country," he said.
Decrying the current focus on political manoeuvring over national welfare, Obi faulted the neglect of the millions of Nigerians living in poverty.
He questioned why the plight of the 139 million impoverished citizens is overshadowed by political discussions.
The former governor also criticised the recent wave of defections to the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
"We are not in a military time when you capture people," Obi warned, adding that leadership in a democracy should be rooted in persuasion, not coercion.
While describing Mbah as a personal friend, Obi maintained that every political decision must be judged by its impact on the people, not on partisan gain.
He dismissed suggestions that the South-East could be "captured" politically, reiterating that true democratic leadership must prioritise national interest and public service.
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