Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra State and Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has disclosed that the 2027 general election may be his final attempt at the presidency.
He blamed the ruling government for the internal crises in opposition parties, calling the interference a strategy to weaken democracy
Despite a possible retirement from politics, Obi pledged continued support for young Nigerians pursuing meaningful national change. …CONTINUE READING
Speaking candidly in a video circulated among party members, Obi reaffirmed his commitment to contest under the Labour Party platform but acknowledged that age may influence his decision to bow out of active politics afterward.
Obi hints at bowing out of race after 2027
In the now-viral seven-minute video shared on the party’s WhatsApp platform, Obi addressed a group of young Nigerians in what appeared to be an informal interaction, Punch reported.
He expressed concern over the longevity of political careers in Nigeria, suggesting that public office should have an informal retirement benchmark.
“I believe we should have a retirement age for politicians. By 2027, I will be 65. If the presidency goes back to the North in 2031, it may not return to the South until 2039 — by then, I will be 77. I wouldn’t want to run for office at that age. It would make a mess of everything,” Obi stated.
While he hinted at stepping away from the presidential race beyond 2027, the former governor made it clear that his support for youth-driven political reform would not diminish.
“Even if I’m not contesting, I will always support those of you who are committed to real change, with whatever resources I can provide,” he added.
Obi’s media aide, Umar Ibrahim, confirmed the video’s authenticity and noted it was recorded recently, although he could not specify the exact date.
