Peter Obi has responded to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar’s recent statement that if he wins the African Democratic Candidate, ADC, ticket in 2027, it will be his final presidential run.
On Saturday’s Naija Unfiltered podcast, Obi praised Atiku as a revered leader and elder brother.
He added, “We are not at that stage yet. Atiku is a revered leader and a beloved elder brother. His statement, I will always say, is that of a leader, and look at how he used the word ‘if’.
“So, we can’t predict what will happen tomorrow. I can only tell you that I am running for the presidency.”
When asked if he would follow through on any deal reached following party primaries, Obi stated that his acceptance would be solely dependent on the integrity of the process.
“I accept anything occurs next as long as it is done in a transparent, fair, and credible manner. I’ve mentioned it before: I left parties because I found the entire process transactional.
“It’s critical that the process through which people come into office is far more fundamental than what they do after,” he said.
He stressed the need of appropriate process in leadership development, cautioning against cutting corners.
“You cannot enter the house through the window and begin cleaning it and expect everyone to accept you. “The process must be correct,” Obi added.