The 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, Peter Obi, has dismissed speculation that former President Goodluck Jonathan could pose a threat to his presidential ambition.
As reported by The Punch, he stated this after undergoing the presidential screening exercise at the NDC national secretariat in Abuja.
The former Anambra State governor said he is more concerned about how to build a better Nigeria than who is contesting.
“Actually, I’m not aware of that. But democracy is about people offering themselves for service and being voted for.
“I’m not in any way going around looking for who and who is contesting. I’m concentrating on how to build a better Nigeria.”
He said the lengthy screening process reflected the NDC’s commitment to due process and accountability.
“This is the way to know whether everything you have said or declared is nothing but the truth, and if you can answer questions that were posed about your commitment to building a united, secure, and prosperous Nigeria. That’s why the screening took over two hours.”
Obi dismissed reports that he had emerged as the NDC’s consensus presidential candidate following alleged consultations with party leaders.
The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate said there is no consensus yet ahead of the 2027 presidential election. “Although I bought the forms, I don’t know other people who bought. So until the party says I’m the only one who expressed interest, that’s it.”
