Some media reports on Friday, September 13, claimed that the Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, said he is ready to "consider a vice-presidential role if he finds someone who can perform better than him" ahead of 2027.
The reports further claimed that Obi stated this in a recent exclusive interview with New Central TV.
2027 vice presidency: Peter Obi debunks claim
However, reacting in a statement sighted by Legit.ng on Saturday, September 14, Obi said he never said he was ready to be vice president in 2027.
"For the avoidance of doubts, I never stated at any time that I would be vice president to anyone and it's unequivocal," the former governor of Anambra state said.
"When I was asked about collaboration, I explicitly stated my openness to working with others, provided their intentions were not centred on state capture. I emphasized my commitment to partnering with those who share my vision for advancing Nigeria’s progress.
Obi said his statement was unequivocal and that he was "genuinely surprised" by the "misrepresentation of my words."
"I have consistently maintained that I am open to working with those committed to building a new Nigeria," he added.
I have been inundated with calls and concerns regarding the interview I granted to News Central TV.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) September 14, 2024
In that interview, I took the opportunity it provided to explain my position in detail. However, some fifth columnists have resorted to propaganda, deliberately distorting the…
