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2027: Obi dismisses Jonathan threat


Former Anambra State Governor, Peter Obi, on Tuesday downplayed speculations that former President Goodluck Jonathan could threaten his 2027 presidential ambition.

Obi spoke after undergoing the party’s presidential screening exercise at the national secretariat of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in Abuja, which lasted over two hours.

Reacting to reports that Jonathan may join the 2027 presidential race on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party, Obi said he was unconcerned about who might contest against him.

He said, “Actually, I’m not aware of that. But democracy is about people offering themselves for service and being voted for.

“I’m not in any way going around looking for who and who is contesting. I’m concentrating on how to build a better Nigeria.”

Obi said his focus remained on national unity, security, economic revival and the fight against corruption.

“This I will do by first uniting the country because it’s not a united country. We have to govern the country by the constitution of Nigeria, which stipulates federal character and inclusivity. The country must be united. The country must be secure.

“We want to see where mothers can no longer fear when their children go to school or work. We also want to know where we can travel all over Nigeria without fear,” he added.

Speaking on the lengthy screening process, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate described it as “democracy in action,” insisting that the exercise reflected the party’s commitment to due process and accountability.

“This is democracy in action because the NDC chooses to do things properly. So when we say this is going to be a screening, it has to be done right.

“Nigerians want to know whether you meet the stipulated constitutional qualification and provide relevant documents to back them.

“This is the way to know whether everything you have said or declared is nothing but the truth, and if you can answer questions that were posed about your commitment to building a united, secure and prosperous Nigeria. That’s why the screening took over two hours.”

Obi also dismissed reports suggesting he had emerged as the party’s consensus presidential candidate following alleged consultations with party leaders.

“The party just opened up their expression of interest and nomination forms for people to buy. So there is no consensus yet.

“Although I bought the forms, I don’t know other people who bought. So until the party says I’m the only one who expressed interest, that’s it.”

The former governor lamented worsening poverty and insecurity across the country, saying many Nigerians now struggle daily to survive.

“So many Nigerians today go to bed not knowing where the next meal will come from tomorrow. That must change.

“We must live in a country where people do not turn public assets and public wealth into private assets. So we must fight corruption to a standstill and make it work for everybody.”

He also criticised politicians for focusing more on elections than governance.

“Politicians are preoccupied with the next election when Nigerians are dying. That must stop,” Obi added.

Obi had arrived at the NDC national secretariat in Abuja at about 6:45pm for the screening exercise amid growing speculation that he is the frontrunner for the party’s presidential ticket ahead of the 2027 general election.

Dressed in his trademark black kaftan and cap, Obi arrived shortly after the chairman of the screening committee, Sam Egwu, entered the venue.

He was accompanied by the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh.

The NDC had earlier announced the appointment of Egwu as chairman of its 17-member screening committee for presidential, governorship, senatorial and House of Representatives aspirants.

In a statement issued by the party’s National Secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, the committee was scheduled for inauguration on Tuesday evening.

Other members of the panel include Buba Galadima, Ikeddy Isiguzo, Wole Adedayo, Udenta Udenta and Henry Obaze.

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You are not afraid of Jonathan but you are afraid to contest ordinary party ticket

DomPerignon:
You are not afraid of Jonathan but you are afraid to contest ordinary party ticket

Yes, he's afraid. We agree with you.
He's sha on the ballot now and there's nothing APC/INEC/Tinubu can do about it. Sorry.

We are OK.

PlasmaTV:
Yes, he's afraid. We agree with you.
He's sha on the ballot now and there's nothing APC/INEC/Tinubu can do about it. Sorry.

We are OK.

Don't cry again when he comes distant last.

Yes.
He's only afraid of primaries.

You are not afraid like you get secret gameplan or something

Make election result fall out all that plan go change to "all eyes on judiary"

Kanu also boasted but na gas lighting of judiciary for straw e dey always end

PlasmaTV:
Yes, he's afraid. We agree with you.
He's sha on the ballot now and there's nothing APC/INEC/Tinubu can do about it. Sorry.

We are OK.

It's now up to Nigerians to reject the failure of Agulu

If Jonathan comes out, south south peter obi nor go see one vote

When I read all that "build a better Nigeria" from obi and his clones I just chuckle. It's comical when people are deliberately foooling themselves and lying to themselves.

DomPerignon:
You are not afraid of Jonathan but you are afraid to contest ordinary party ticket

He will not allow you rig him out by buying delegates like you do in APC.

'Contesting party ticket' for you guys means 'bring money, let us share.'

E no go happen..

DomPerignon:
Don't cry again when he comes distant last.

Just like he whooped your (s)elected president in Lagos and Abuja without any governor, and in an unknown party?

Una go cry.

DomPerignon:
It's now up to Nigerians to reject the failure of Agulu

Only you, 2 comments under same post.

Is that how scared you are?!

One thing is sure ,wisdom is good,pushing money around is a belief of evildoers.The king's favour is towards a wise servant:but his wrath is against him that causeth shame.Mr Peter Obi is indeed a wise servant.Your political calculations ,permutations and combinations is far from gluttonous bribe giving government ,a charred judiciary , ethnic judges with unjust weights and balances.
Better is little with righteousness than great revenues without right.

TokoEkambi:
When I read all that "build a better Nigeria" from obi and his clones I just chuckle. It's comical when people are deliberately foooling themselves and lying to themselves.

Let this sink in

If there is no video of him saying this, then it's a pure lie

I just hope and pray his votes won’t be divided

Funny thing how everyone is saying GEJ contesting will only spoil Obis chances ...I just d laugh una

No body is aware...

Jonathan won dey do like sowere

But if baba contest, with kwankwanso as him vice, them go give Tinubu a run for his money.

Then, them go fit give obi secretary of the nation

Even if you are aware, what can you do about it

Apc started the preparation for the 2027 election as early as after the 2023 election. The interested regions was secured early.

Now imagine the opposition who are even yet to settle down in their respective political party when the election is less than a year yet their supporters are deluding of their principal winning the same election with poor preparation

Hell no, I no fit dey engage with delulu peoole again

You will be aware of it in January 2027.
The people I pity most is the Mobs urging you to your demise. They think Nigerian style of politics is about abusing people on social media and infiltrating media outlets with propaganda "obi or nothing".
Una go learn politics by fire by force.

Jonathan and Obi

Omo the blood pressure go too choke mandate standers.

The field is wide open and all heavy weights are welcomed🤷🏿.

PlasmaTV:
Watch as this post will hit FP at the speed of light. Irrespective of whether it is sensational journalism or not.

He is the talk of the town

You joined a Political Party in 2023, A Party with no Structure. You lost because you couldn't secure your votes in more than 200,000 polling units. Most of the party agents present at some units were self volunteers. You refused to release funds for party logistics cos your mantra of "i no dey give shi-shi" always resonates with your Oblongata Cone head as Mr.Perfect.
You allowed a bunch of political naive kids to misleading you into moving to a New political party thereby reversing the nomenclature of same political mess that caused your failure in 2023.
The same mistake repeating will be the end of your career. Not even your Obidient Mob will save you this time cos they will turn against you and F'k you up!

DomPerignon:
You are not afraid of Jonathan but you are afraid to contest ordinary party ticket

Imagine how difficult it is for you to understand English…. You expected him to start insulting and calling Jonathan names, but you were disappointed

Next year election go sweet

#PBATtill2031

Obi can lie 🤥 and if what's saying is true it means that PO is not aware of what's going on in the country. Telling lies in the public is a big red flag and not being aware of what's going on around is just like what PMB and Tinubu are guilty of. Above all I prefer GEJ to PO because he has been tested, he is democratic and doesn't tell lies in the public

DomPerignon:
You are not afraid of Jonathan but you are afraid to contest ordinary party ticket

PO will not waste 10 billion naira just for primary election.

Oga Linus don start

Even my kid knows

spiSeyi:
Obi can lie 🤥 and if what's saying is true it means that PO is not aware of what's going on in the country. Telling lies in the public is a big red flag and not being aware of what's going on around is just like what PMB and Tinubu are guilty of. Above all I prefer GEJ to PO because he has been tested, he is democratic and doesn't tell lies in the public

Which truth has he said before? Someone that will lie boldly without feeling any remorse

DomPerignon:
It's now up to Nigerians to reject the failure of Agulu

And vote the fraud of Iragbiji

😅🤣