The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) believes that Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP), can win the 2027 election on his own — without forming a coalition or teaming up with other political parties.
In an interview with Punch Newspaper, Theophilus Ndubuaku, deputy president of the NLC’s political commission, described Obi as a popular and trusted leader. He said Nigerians are ready to support him again, especially if the 2027 election is free and fair.
Ndubuaku stated that Obi does not need to return to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) or seek alliances with political elites. According to him, Obi is already a strong and sellable candidate. He reminded Nigerians how Obi won in Lagos State during the 2023 election, a place known as President Tinubu’s stronghold. This, he said, is a clear sign that many Nigerians truly want Obi in power.
He dismissed the idea of Obi returning to the PDP, describing the party as “crisis-ridden and near-empty.” Ndubuaku said while the Labour Party had its own internal issues, those have now been resolved by the Supreme Court. In contrast, the PDP is still dealing with major internal conflicts. In his words, “No serious candidate will consider the PDP now. Moving from LP to PDP would be like jumping from frying pan to fire.”
Peter Obi continues to enjoy strong support from the Obidient Movement, a group of passionate supporters across Nigeria and beyond. The group’s national coordinator, Yunusa Tanko, recently confirmed their full support for Obi, no matter which party he chooses for the 2027 election. He believes Obi remains the most capable leader to fix Nigeria’s problems.
Some people are concerned that Obi might serve a full eight-year term if elected, which could affect Nigeria’s regional power-sharing system. But Ndubuaku said Obi’s competence and performance should matter more than zoning. He also said that Obi is not desperate for power and doesn’t need eight years to make a difference. “He doesn’t even need two years to start fixing Nigeria,” he added.
