Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress, has stated that he is not desperate to become Nigeria’s president in 2027, stating that his objective is to see the country function regardless of who leads it.
Obi made the remarks during an interview with Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, in which he explained that his ambition is motivated by a desire to reform the country rather than to hold public office.
Speaking on whether his mission to “fix Nigeria” meant he would be done with politics if he failed to become president in 2027, Obi said, “That’s not the idea. I’ve always said that I am not desperate to become president of Nigeria. I am desperate to see Nigeria work. If it is working, I will support whatever makes it work.”
The former Anambra State governor added that he would support anyone capable of moving the country forward.
“So if Nigeria is working, I’ll support whatever makes it work. I want to see a country where a child of nobody can be somebody without knowing anybody, where we can put people out of poverty, and where young people will have the opportunity to live, get jobs, be diplomats, and participate in what young people do all over the world,” he said.
Obi emphasized that Nigeria’s progress mattered more to him than occupying the nation’s highest office.
“It doesn’t matter if Peter Obi is the president or not. So far, Nigeria is good; I’m fine with it,” he said.
When asked if he would be prepared to serve in another capacity, such as a minister, Obi stated, “I don’t even need to hold any office.”
However, he insisted that he was running for president because he believed he could address the country’s difficulties.
“I’m contesting because I believe that I will fix it. I will unite the country and be able to show an example of what is possible,” Obi said.
