Former Anambra State governor and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Peter Obi, has declared his intention to seek the party’s presidential nomination ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made this known while addressing supporters at a campaign rally for the ADC candidate in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC) election in the Federal Capital Territory.
In his remarks, Obi made it clear that he is aiming for the party’s top ticket and has no intention of playing a secondary role in its long-term political plans. He described the AMAC election as a strategic part of his broader political ambition and urged party members and residents to rally behind the ADC candidate.
According to him, victory in the AMAC poll would significantly strengthen his political journey, stressing that his participation in the coming elections is as a principal contender, not a supporting figure.
Meanwhile, Obi’s supporters, particularly members of the Obidient Movement, have intensified calls on the ADC leadership to adopt him as the party’s presidential standard-bearer for 2027, insisting that the ticket should be reserved for him.
However, the ADC is also reportedly home to other prominent politicians with presidential ambitions, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi.
“This coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me. Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting the coming election as number one. When I come back, you will see. I assure you,” Obi said.
Nigerian Newssphere reports that Atiku Abubakar, Amaechi, and ex-Rivers governor plan to clinch the ADC presidential ticket o ADC ahead of Peter Obi.
