Former governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi has formally declared his intention to run in the 2027 presidential election, saying he will not be intimidated by the number of governors or political forces aligned against him.
Speaking to supporters in Njikoka on Friday, Obi said Nigeria is facing a deep national crisis and urgently needs rebuilding.
According to him, the country’s political and economic systems are failing ordinary citizens. He argued that despite Nigeria’s wealth, widespread poverty persists because the system disproportionately benefits a small elite.
Obi criticized what he described as an economic structure that works against the poor, stressing that his political ambition is driven by the need to create equal opportunities for all Nigerians.
He said his vision is for a country where social mobility is possible regardless of background, noting that every citizen should be able to succeed based on merit rather than connections.
The former governor also addressed questions about his recent political move to the African Democratic Congress (ADC). Obi explained that internal leadership disputes within the Labour Party had led to prolonged court battles despite favorable rulings for his faction.
According to him, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) initially failed to recognise those court decisions until after he left the party at the end of December.
Reaffirming his resolve to run, Obi told supporters he remains determined to participate in the next presidential race.
He said he is not driven by personal ambition but by a desire to see a functional and prosperous Nigeria where governance works for everyone.
