Peter Obi Denies Running Mate Role for 2027 Election Amid Presidential Ambitions
Former Vice President Peter Obi has stated that he will not be running as anyone's vice president in the 2027 election, reiterating his intention to contest for the presidency. Obi, who was Atiku's running mate in the 2019 presidential election, emphasized his experience and presidential aspirations during a Twitter space conversation.
He is finalizing plans to join the African Democratic Congress (ADC) and has received support from his loyalists. Meanwhile, there are reports of arrangements for his defection to the ADC, although this has not been officially confirmed by Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC national spokesperson.
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