Obi to Reveal Political Platform for Presidential Ambition in November – Ally

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate in 2023, Peter Obi, is intensifying his consultations with prominent political figures as he prepares for another presidential bid in 2027.

An official announcement on his political platform is expected in November.

Obi’s recent meeting with former President Goodluck Jonathan in Abuja was aimed at seeking his support and persuading him not to join the 2027 race.

According to multiple sources who spoke with THE PUNCH, Obi later briefed former President Olusegun Obasanjo on the outcome of the Jonathan meeting, while also soliciting his continued backing.

A senior insider in Obi’s camp said, “His meeting with Jonathan was to appeal to him not to run but instead to support him. He believes Jonathan’s support would be a major boost for his chances. Afterwards, he met Obasanjo to brief him and to deepen consultations.”

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The source added that Obi’s formal declaration in November would determine whether he would remain in the Labour Party or switch to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a coalition platform recently embraced by some of his supporters.

Another insider revealed that the former Anambra governor is also planning consultations with former heads of state and traditional rulers before his declaration.

“He still belongs to the Labour Party for now, but in the coming days he will also meet General Ibrahim Babangida, General T.Y. Danjuma, General Yakubu Gowon, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, and others,” the source said.

When contacted, the National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, Yunusa Tanko, described Obi’s engagements with former leaders as “friendly consultations.”

“These are regular meetings between old friends and statesmen. Obi is still a member of the Labour Party, and any decision about his political platform will be announced in November after full consultations,” Tanko explained.

He urged members of the movement to remain active, mobilise support and continue promoting Obi’s agenda.

“Everyone should continue to speak about what Peter Obi will do for Nigeria in lifting people out of poverty, improving security, health, and the economy. That’s our focus,” Tanko added.