Human Rights Lawyer Dele Farotimi Expresses Unwavering Support for Peter Obi in 2027 Presidential Race
"Expresses Support for Peter Obi in Hypothetical Elections: Farotimi's Declaration"
Stepping into the political limelight once more, Dele Farotimi, renowned human rights lawyer, has unequivocally declared his support for Peter Obi in the prospective 2027 presidential election. In a candid interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Farotimi made it clear that he would stand by Obi's side, given the chance.
While acknowledging the premature nature of the election discussions, Farotimi didn't shy away from expressing his firm stance, stating, "If elections where my vote mattered were to happen today, I would vote for Peter Gregory Obi, unless someone else emerges that I find more compelling."
Looking ahead, Farotimi hoped that Peter Obi would introduce more robust policy platforms in his next campaign, asserting, "I hope he will be a little braver with his policy proposals, but honestly speaking, in terms of ability and integrity, there's no one else I'd back."
However, the lawyer qualified his support, expressing concerns about potential alignments with unpalatable individuals that might alter his decision.
"Something significant has to happen for me to change my mind about Peter Obi. It could be that he teams up with individuals I can't stomach; that's a possibility. But outside of that, nobody else," Farotimi shared.
Criticizing the prolific chatter surrounding the 2027 elections, he believed these discussions were counterproductive, given the immediate challenges Nigeria faces.
"I think our conversations about elections at this moment are misplaced because we simply can't discuss an election in our current circumstances," Farotimi noted, emphasizing the need to focus on more pressing issues as a nation.
As the former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 elections and a long-time supporter of Obi, Farotimi's ongoing backing stems from his dream of a better Nigeria.
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Potential Presidential Candidates for the 2027 Election in Nigeria:1. President Bola Tinubu: Anticipated to run for re-election, given his current position and confidence in winning again[2][3].
- Peter Obi: Former Labour Party candidate, though there are whispers of him stepping aside[1].
- Rabiu Kwankwaso: New Nigeria Peoples Party candidate in the last election, likewise suggested to step aside[1].
- Atiku Abubakar: Former PDP presidential candidate, who has been crafting a coalition strategy[2].
- Goodluck Jonathan: Mentioned as a potential candidate who could pose a threat to Tinubu’s re-election bid[3].
- Renowned human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi, expressing unwavering support for Peter Obi in the 2027 presidential election, asserts that he would vote for him in hypothetical elections if they were held today.
- In an interview on Channels Television's Sunday Politics, Farotimi voiced hopes that Peter Obi would propose more robust policy platforms for his next campaign.
- As the former spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 elections, Farotimi's continued backing of Obi stems from his dream of a better Nigeria.
- Dele Farotimi noted that his support for Peter Obi is subject to potential alignments with individuals he finds unpalatable, stating that such an occurrence might alter his decision.
- Outside of the 2027 elections, Farotimi believes that current discussions about them are misplaced, emphasizing the need to focus on more pressing national issues.
- Among potential presidential candidates for the 2027 election in Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu is anticipated to run for re-election, given his current position and confidence in winning again, along with Peter Obi, who has been whispered to step aside.
