2027: Farotimi Reaffirms Support for Peter Obi, Says Only ‘Drastic’ Change Can Sway Him

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

Farotimi made the declaration during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a Channels Television programme, where he argued that current conversations about the 2027 elections are premature and potentially distracting.

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

The Lagos-based lawyer, who served as a spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council in the 2023 election, emphasized that Obi remains unmatched in terms of capacity and integrity.

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

Farotimi, however, admitted that his stance could change under specific circumstances. “Something drastic has to happen for me to decide I’m not supporting Peter Obi. It might be that he teams up with some objectionable persons that I cannot stomach, and that’s a real possibility. However, outside of that, there’s nobody else.”

He also criticized the current political climate, stating that meaningful electoral discussions are hindered by a lack of trust in the democratic process.

“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,” Farotimi added.

The lawyer reaffirmed that his continued support for Obi is driven by a deep desire for national transformation and a better future for Nigeria.