The former Anambra governor stated this in a recent exclusive interview with New Central TV which SaharaReporters monitored on YouTube, claiming that his ambition is to get people to move Nigeria forward in the next general election in 2027.

A former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed his willingness to consider a vice-presidential role if he finds someone who can perform better than him.



The former Anambra governor stated this in a recent exclusive interview with New Central TV which SaharaReporters monitored on YouTube, claiming that his ambition is to get people to move Nigeria forward in the next general election in 2027.

Answering questions on the possibility of him accepting to be a vice-presidential candidate in 2027, Obi said: “Quite frankly, for me, I’m not desperate to be Nigerian president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work. If I see people who can do the work better, I will (consider being Vice President).

“I even have people who say I should not come out in 2027 and I said to them, offer yourself. And we will not put everybody on a scale.”





Obi insisted that he would not leave the Labour Party but would consider a merger with other politicians if their purposes resonate with his political desire.

He continued: “Yes, I would be here (at Labour Party), and if anybody is coming for us to negotiate or to come together, he must tell me what his purposes.

“I will not join anybody for state capture or for winning the election. I want anybody to tell me how are we going to ensure that no child is left behind, how are we going to put those millions of out-of-school children back in school.”

Meanwhile. the National Working Committee (NWC) of the party), led by Julius Abure, on Wednesday called on the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the National Security Adviser (NSA) to investigate Obi, activist Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and leaders of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, for the alleged misappropriation of campaign funds in 2023.







At a press briefing in Abeokuta, the LP's National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, raised concerns over the diversion of over N12 billion and $15 million in donations meant for the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential campaign.



The party's leadership accused Aisha Yesufu and Ighodalo of working alongside Obi to siphon campaign donations.



Arabambi described Obi as a "political merchant," orchestrating the fraudulent mismanagement of funds.

He also criticised Yesufu’s recent public remarks defending herself, dismissing them as attempts to obscure the truth.



The allegations extended to leaders of Afenifere, including Pa Ayo Adebanjo, Akin Osuntokun, and Sola Ebiseni, whom Arabambi accused of retaining over N600 million in private accounts.







The funds, he claimed, were meant for the party's campaign but were diverted under Obi’s direction.

DevilsEqual:



In life, we all pray to Move forward but this one wey Pity Giiriingoory dey do now, Man wan move from 2023 Presidential Candidate to 2027 VP Candidate

No be backward be that


This means even the Obidient group, actually have a bigger belief than Obi himself. They said hes the best in Nigeria but Obi just said it here than there are better people than him


is this the Unstable clown you want Bright minds to vote for ?

Beremx:
Anything to make sure Tinubu doesn't come back in 2027, I support with my full chest

NoSmoking:
Unfortunately you can't be a vice to Goodluck Jonathan

The next president in 2027

Freetech:


I rather vote goat than this criminal.

He failed at school,
at business,(Next uk closed for tax evasion )
at govenance (sent away from Anambra with curses
and as a family man (sexual perverts)

He want teach Nigeria how to fail? Ole,

DevilsEqual:



In life, we all pray to Move forward but this one wey Pity Giiriingoory dey do now, Man wan move from 2023 Presidential Candidate to 2027 VP Candidate

No be backward be that


This means even the Obidient group, actually have a bigger belief than Obi himself. They said hes the best in Nigeria but Obi just said it here than there are better people than him


is this the Unstable clown you want Bright minds to vote for ?

EreluRoz:
If there's truth in this then his combination with Mr Kwankwaso will unseat Tinubu easily. If he truly said this then I'll begin to like him kos it means so many things.

MEEVEET:

Karmala Harris was once a presidential candidate then took the vice president

Joe Biden was a presidential candidate then took the vice president option

I don't really get what your point is

etrouble:


Apart from Kano, Kwashiokor cannot win any other state in Nigeria. So can Kano and 5 Igbo states votes make someone win Presidential election in Nigeria?