Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed claims that he intends to run as a vice-presidential candidate in the 2027 general election, insisting that he will contest as a principal candidate.

Obi, who was the Labour Party’s flagbearer in the 2023 presidential election, made this known during an African Democratic Congress (ADC) campaign ahead of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Area Council elections in the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC).

The former Anambra State governor, who defected from the Labour Party to the ADC in December 2025, said he had no intention of playing a secondary role to any presidential aspirant in 2027.

His clarification followed speculations and reactions from members of the Obidient Movement, who had earlier stated that they would not support Obi if he emerged as a vice-presidential candidate. According to the movement’s leadership, their support would only be guaranteed if Obi contests the presidency.

The development had earlier drawn a reaction from the ADC spokesperson, Nooaji Abdullahi, who urged Obi’s supporters to prioritise party unity.

However, addressing supporters during the campaign, Obi firmly denied agreeing to deputise any presidential candidate, stressing that he would appear on the ballot as a leading contender in the 2027 election.

“You see this coming election, support us in AMAC; it will help me,” Obi said.

“Your support in AMAC is critical to our journey. I am involved and contesting the coming election as number one. When I come back, you will see. I assure you,” he added.