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Peter Obi Open to Vice Presidential Position in 2027 If He Finds Higher Candidate
Former Labour Celebration presidential candidate and ex-governor of Anambra State, Peter Obi, has expressed his openness to contemplating a vice-presidential position within the upcoming 2027 basic elections The Bureau Newspaper can report. Obi said in an unique interview with New Central TV, monitored by The Bureau Newspaper on YouTube, that his major ambition is to contribute to shifting Nigeria ahead, whatever the place he holds.
Addressing questions on the potential for changing into a vice-presidential candidate, Obi mentioned, “Fairly frankly, for me, I’m not determined to be Nigerian president. I’m determined to see Nigeria work. If I see individuals who can do the work higher, I’ll think about being Vice President.”
He defined that his focus is just not on private ambition however quite on the event of Nigeria. Obi emphasised that he would stay within the Labour Celebration however would think about alliances with different politicians whose visions align along with his. “Sure, I’d be right here (at Labour Celebration), and if anyone is coming for us to barter or to come back collectively, he should inform me what his functions are,” Obi said.
Within the meantime, controversy surrounds Obi and a few distinguished figures within the Labour Celebration. The Nationwide Working Committee (NWC), led by Julius Abure, has referred to as on the Financial and Monetary Crimes Fee (EFCC) and the Nationwide Safety Adviser (NSA) to research Obi, activist Aisha Yesufu, Pastor Itua Ighodalo, and leaders of the pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, for alleged misappropriation of marketing campaign funds in the course of the 2023 elections.
At a press convention in Abeokuta, the Labour Celebration’s Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, accused the group of diverting over N12 billion and $15 million in donations meant for Obi’s presidential marketing campaign. Arabambi criticized Obi and others concerned, describing Obi as a “political service provider” who orchestrated the mismanagement of funds.
The allegations additionally prolonged to Afenifere leaders, together with Pa Ayo Adebanjo and Akin Osuntokun, who had been accused of diverting over N600 million meant for marketing campaign efforts.
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