Pat Utomi Predicts Peter Obi's 2027 Presidential Bid Amid Party Defection

Renowned political economist Professor Pat Utomi has stated that former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi will contest the 2027 presidential election, despite initially supporting Obi as a vice-presidential candidate. Utomi made this declaration during an interview on Channels Television's "Politics Today." Obi recently announced his formal defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in Enugu, garnering six million votes in the 2023 general election.

This move has sparked speculation and criticism, especially regarding potential conflicts within the ADC, with notable figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressing concerns.