Dele Farotimi pledges support for Peter Obi in 2027 election

Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reiterated his unwavering support for Peter Obi, stating that he would vote for the former Anambra State governor if he contests the 2027 presidential election.

Farotimi made this declaration during an appearance on Channels Television’s “Sunday Politics,” where he also expressed his view that discussions about the 2027 elections at this juncture are a distraction from more pressing national issues.

“If elections where our votes will count will hold today, I will vote for Peter Gregory Obi, unless somebody else comes into the race that I think can do better. If it’s still the same lineup as the last time, it’s definitely Peter Obi I’m voting for.”

“If elections where our votes will count will hold today, I will vote for Peter Gregory Obi, unless somebody else comes into the race that I think can do better.

If it’s still the same lineup as the last time, it’s definitely Peter Obi I’m voting for.

I hope he will be a little bolder with his policy platforms, but frankly speaking, in terms of capacity and integrity, there’s nobody I will be supporting,” Farotimi said.

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He further emphasized that his continued support for Obi is rooted in a desire for a better Nigeria, and that only “drastic” changes, such as Obi aligning with “objectionable persons,” would alter his stance.

Farotimi, who served as a spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council and a vocal advocate for Peter Obi during the 2023 presidential election, also expressed skepticism about the current electoral climate.

“I actually think our discussions of elections today are a disservice to ourselves because we really cannot speak in terms of an election in our current circumstances,” he stated.