2027 presidency: I was never asked to be Atiku’s VP – Peter Obi
The Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he refused to work with the African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi said he had never been in a political party where he was offered the opportunity to become Atiku’s running mate and declined […] 2027 presidency: I was never asked…
Presidential candidate Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, has denied allegations that he turned down an offer to serve as Vice President to Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi clarified that he had never been part of a political party that offered him the position of Atiku's running mate, and he declined any such offer.
In September 2024, Obi had expressed his intention to run for office in 2027, but only if the candidate prioritizes the needs of the people, such as providing education and healthcare to all children and lifting them out of poverty.
Following the misrepresentation of his statements, Obi addressed the issue in an interview with Arise Television. He questioned the source of the reports and asserted that he had never been in a position where the offer had been made to him. When asked if he would step down for Atiku, Obi explained that the matter is no longer about two individuals but about two political parties coming together.
He emphasized that it is not a conversation between two CEOs discussing a potential collaboration but rather two parties agreeing to run jointly.
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