The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has suggested that the 2027 general election could mark his final attempt to become Nigeria’s president, saying it is time for younger Nigerians to take on greater leadership roles.
Obi made the remark during an interview on Sunday Politics on Channels Television, where he reflected on his political future and the need for generational leadership in the country.
The former Anambra State governor has remained a prominent figure in Nigeria’s presidential politics over the years. In 2019, he contested as the vice-presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) alongside former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.
He later ran for president under the Labour Party in the 2023 general election before defecting from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), where he emerged as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2027 election.
Speaking on whether 2027 would be his last presidential bid, Obi said the decision would partly depend on the outcome of the election but admitted that age was becoming an important consideration.
“It depends on who wins,” Obi said.
He added that he believes it is time to create more opportunities for younger Nigerians to assume leadership positions.
“But I can tell you, I’m coming to the end of it because I believe that the younger ones should be allowed,” he stated.
Obi explained that the demands of the presidency require enormous energy, noting that advancing age could make it increasingly difficult to meet those expectations.
His comments come as political activities ahead of the 2027 general election continue to gather momentum, with parties and aspirants positioning themselves for what is expected to be another closely watched presidential contest.
Source: Channels Television.
