Peter Obi says he never rejected offer to become Atiku’s running mate
Peter Obi has said he never rejected an offer to become the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Obi made the clarification while featuring in an interview on Arise Television. Responding to a question on whether he had ruled out becoming Atiku’s running mate, Obi said no such offer had been presented to […] The post Peter Obi says he never rejected offer to become Atiku’s…
Peter Obi has clarified that he never rejected an offer to serve as the running mate to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. This statement was made during an interview on Arise Television, where Obi was responding to a question about his stance on the matter. According to Obi, "Who said that? No, nobody… There wasn't even any party where that offer was on the table."
He further questioned the timing of the offer, asking, "Now, how do you say? You mean now? You mean this election, or are they offering it through you?" Obi explicitly stated, "No. I wasn't even in a position where that was being offered and I refused." This clarification comes as political figures are exploring potential alliances and coalition arrangements leading up to the 2027 general elections.
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