With uncertainty surrounding former Anambra State governor, Peter Gregory Obi’s contesting for President in 2027 on the platform of Labour Party, sources within the party has revealed to ThePapers that there are no vote of confidence in his candidacy.
Several reports have indicated that Peter Obi is in discussions with some top politicians in the country on the possibility of forming a mega party to unseat the current President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in 2027 Presidential election.
Obi emerged third position in the last presidential election in 2023, alleging that the election was won by his party, accusing the All Progressives Congress (APC) of rigging. …CONTINUE READING
He later challenged the election results in court before accepting defeat through court rulings.
According to a source who prefered to speak on the conditions of anonymity said Peter Obi is no longer an important personality in the party, that new candidate will be presented to the party supporters in due time.
“I can tell you authoritatively that Peter Obi will not have Labour Party ticket for 2027 Presidential election, maybe he can get for Senatorial seat but not for president. When the time comes, everyone will see it. He’s been playing double standard and we are aware of it long time ago,” the source said on Saturday morning.
