Obi explains why it may not be feasible for him to run for President at 77
By Jeph Ajobaju, Chief Copy Editor
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“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.
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Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) says he may be taking his final shot at the Villa in 2027, because if he does win and the North gets the presidency in 2031 then rules for eight years, he would be to old to function effectively when the job goes back South.
Obi in his latest video clip of seven minutes, 16 seconds confirmed he would run again for President in 2027 on the platform of the LP but would exit active politics if he fails to win.
Obi’s media aide Umar Ibrahim confirmed the authenticity of the video to The Nation and said “it was recent.”
“I believe we should have a retirement age for politicians. By 2027, I will be 65,” Obi explained the post.
“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.”
However, he pledged his 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.”
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