Obi hints on possible quitting active partisan politics after 2027 polls

2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has hinted of quiting active partisan politics after the 2027 general polls.

According to him, since he will be clocking 65 years during the forthcoming polls, it may be his final shot at the presidency.

Obi in a viral seven-minute, 16-second video clip confirmed by his media aide, Umar Ibrahim, said he would contest in 2027 on the LP’s platform but may exit from active politics after that.

Obi explained that he would be 65 in 2027 and might not be willing to pursue public office beyond that age.

 “I believe we should have a retirement age for politicians. By 2027, I will be 65.

“If the presidency goes back to the North in 2031, it may not return to the South until 2039 by then, I will be 77. I wouldn’t want to run for office at that age. It would make a mess of everything”

Obi assured his audience of continued support for young Nigerians who are serious about national transformation.

“Even if I’m not contesting, I will always support those of you who are committed to real change, with whatever resources I can provide,” he said.