{"id":124679,"date":"2025-12-30T11:19:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:19:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=124679"},"modified":"2025-12-30T11:19:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-30T10:19:17","slug":"im-not-desperate-for-power-obi-confirms-2027-presidential-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/im-not-desperate-for-power-obi-confirms-2027-presidential-bid\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m not desperate for power, \u2019Obi confirms 2027 presidential bid"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">By Oscar Okhifo<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, saying his ambition is driven not by a desire for power but by a commitment to service, humility and the urgent need to rescue Nigeria from deepening challenges.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obi revealed his intention during a lengthy engagement with Nigerians on X (formerly Twitter) Space, where he responded to questions on his political future, governance and national cohesion.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He maintained that his decision to run again was rooted in principle and a sense of responsibility, rather than personal ambition.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cYes, I will be on the ballot in 2027,\u201d Obi said. \u201cBut I am not God. Tomorrow is not guaranteed.\u201d<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The comment framed a broader discussion in which Obi mixed personal introspection with policy perspectives, arguing that Nigeria\u2019s leadership crisis can be addressed if competence, integrity and compassion are placed at the centre of governance.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">He stressed that his aspiration should not be mistaken for desperation, cautioning his supporters against resorting to abuse, hostility or aggressive conduct in defending him or his views.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cI am not desperate to be president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work,\u201d Obi said, adding that insults, arrogance and political intimidation only worsen existing divisions and undermine the unity the country urgently needs.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">Obi also appealed for issue-based engagement, stressing that Nigeria\u2019s challenges , including insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment and poor governance, require collective effort rather than blind loyalty to individuals or parties.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0According to him, meaningful change will only come when citizens demand accountability and leaders see public office as a platform for service, not entitlement.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">The former governor reiterated his belief that Nigeria\u2019s problems are not insurmountable, insisting that with prudent management of resources, transparency and a people-centred approach to governance, the country can chart a new course.<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\">As political activities gradually gather momentum ahead of the 2027 general election, Obi\u2019s remarks underscore a blend of resolve and restraint affirming his intention to run while cautioning that leadership must be defined by humility, service and a shared commitment to pulling Nigeria back from the brink.<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Oscar Okhifo Former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Mr Peter Obi, has confirmed that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, saying&hellip;<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":124680,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-124679","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - 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