Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has indicated that he is open to becoming Nigeria’s Vice President in the future, but only under specific conditions.
During an interview with News Central TV, Obi said he is commited to advancing Nigeria’s development rather than his personal political ambitions.
Obi stressed that while he is not fixated on being the country’s president, he would consider the vice-presidential role if it aligns with his vision for national progress.
He reiterated his dedication to the Labour Party, clarifying that any political collaboration must focus on real improvements, such as addressing the issue of millions of out-of-school children.
When asked if he would accept the role of Vice President, Obi said: “Quite frankly, for me, I’m not desperate to be Nigeria’s president. I am desperate to see Nigeria work. If I see people who can do the work better, I will (consider being Vice President).
“I even have people who say I should not come out in 2027 and I said to them, offer yourself. And we will not put everybody on a scale.
“I would be here (at Labour Party), and if anybody is coming for us to negotiate or to come together, he must tell me what his purposes are.
“I will not join anybody for state capture or for winning the election. I want anybody to tell me how are we going to ensure that no child is left behind, how are we going to put those millions of out-of-school children back in school.”
Obi came in third place during the 2023 presidential election with over 6 million votes, which accounted for about 25.4% of the total votes cast.
The election was won by Bola Tinubu of the All Progressives Congress (APC), who received nearly 8.8 million votes (37.6%). Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) came second with about 7 million votes (29.9%).
