The Labour Party (LP) has officially endorsed Peter Obi as its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election.
The decision was made by the party’s National Working Committee (NWC) on Friday, reaffirming its confidence in Obi’s leadership and his ability to challenge the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the next election.
Alongside Obi’s endorsement, the party has also backed the re-election bid of Abia State Governor Alex Otti and selected Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour as its governorship candidate for Lagos State. The Labour Party believes these candidates represent the vision and change Nigerians seek.
The party’s National Publicity Secretary, Abayomi Arabambi, shared the news in a statement from Abeokuta, Ogun State. He noted that many Nigerians, particularly young people, are looking towards Obi as a better alternative due to growing dissatisfaction with the current administration’s policies.
Arabambi stated that the party’s primary goal for 2027 is to replace President Bola Tinubu’s APC government through democratic means. He said, “Our major focus is getting the APC out of office only through the ballot box if Nigerians so desire, and not through illegitimate means.”
He further confirmed that Obi would once again lead the party’s presidential campaign, while also assuring full support for Governor Otti’s second term bid and Rhodes-Vivour’s governorship campaign in Lagos.
Arabambi stressed that the party remains committed to its vision of national development and improved governance. “We are united in our resolve to bring about a better Nigeria under the leadership of Peter Obi,” he said.
