Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has dismissed claims that he is seeking an automatic ticket or special treatment from the party ahead of the 2027 election.
Obi, speaking through his media aide, Ibrahim Umar, responded to comments by LP’s National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, who denied that the party had plans to field Obi, Abia State Governor Alex Otti, and other 2023 candidates in the next poll.
This clarification follows a statement by factional LP spokesperson Abayomi Arabambi, who had declared that Obi would be the party’s flagbearer to challenge President Bola Tinubu in 2027.
However, Ifoh dismissed the claim, stating that such decisions could only come from the Julius Abure-led faction and not from external voices.
Addressing concerns about LP’s “no automatic ticket” stance, Umar reaffirmed that Obi was unbothered by party politics, stating:
“Our principal, Peter Obi, remains committed to democracy and the well-being of Nigerians. He has never sought a free ticket or special treatment but instead advocates for a level playing field where all candidates can compete fairly.”
He urged supporters to ignore misleading narratives, adding that Obi’s focus remains on good governance, economic growth, and social justice.
