2027 Election: Peter Obi Speaks on Possibility of Defecting to APC, Shares More About Politics

• Peter Obi said that he came across a viral social media report regarding an APC gathering where his name was reportedly mentioned
• The former Anambra state governor asserted that he does not engage in toxic politics, blackmail, or any form of political manipulation
• Obi, a chieftain of the Labour Party (LP) and presidential hopeful, warned that his name should not be linked with narratives of this kind

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FCT, Abuja - Ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi said that he was not a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and did not intend to become a member in the future.

In a recent statement shared on his verified X page, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 election said his stance on politics was always rooted in integrity, fairness, and issue-based engagement.

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"For the avoidance of doubt, both now and in the future, I am not a member of the APC, nor am I an intending member," he stated.

The 63-year-old expressed his firm belief that all political parties should 'assess aspirants solely on their competence, capacity, and compassion - qualities essential for building a better Anambra state and a better Nigeria'.

Anambra 2025 election: Peter Obi speaks

Ahead of the 2025 Anambra state governorship election, Obi explained that his former ally, Valentine Ozigbo, who recently teamed up with the APC, should be evaluated based on his leadership qualities.

Obi's statement on X read as follows:

"As we approach the Anambra State governorship election in November, I sincerely hope that all parties, including mine, will ensure a transparent and democratic process, and engage in credible, fair primaries.

"This election presents a unique opportunity for Nigeria to embrace true democracy - something that, unfortunately, remains elusive in our nation today.

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"I wish all political parties the very best in conducting free and fair primaries, and I call on all stakeholders to uphold justice throughout the process. We must reject toxic politics, for that is the only path to achieving the democratic nation we currently lack."

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'Tinubu fears Peter Obi' - Akintayo

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Stephen Akintayo, a prominent Nigerian entrepreneur, said that President Bola Tinubu fears Obi among all of the presidential hopefuls heading into the 2027 elections.

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Akintayo said that a combination of presidential hopeful Obi and Nasir El-Rufai, a former governor of Kaduna state, would give BAT - as President Tinubu is fondly called - some 'sleepless nights'.

However, the Nigerian entrepreneur expressed doubts about El-Rufai’s sincerity in the mission to democratically sack Tinubu in the next general election, with many convinced Obi will get it done.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng