Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has confirmed he will contest the 2027 presidential election. He added that he was willing to serve a single four-year term if elected.

He made the declaration on Sunday night while speaking during a live session on social media, where he answered questions from supporters both in Nigeria and abroad.

However, in a statement released by Ibrahim Umar of the Peter Obi Media Reach,Obi dismissed claims of a possible joint ticket with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar. Regarding his 2027 plans, Obi said the approach would be non-violent and focused on transparency.