Peter Obi Set To Return To PDP, Get Automatic Presidential Ticket — Says Ex-Governor Modu Sheriff
political heavyweight, Senator Ali Modu Sheriff, has revealed that Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate and former Anambra State Governor, may be on his way back to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) — and could be handed the automatic 2027 presidential ticket.
While speaking to the correspondence in channels television, Sheriff, who is a chieftain of the PDP and a key player in northern political strategy, said that high-level talks are ongoing between influential PDP stakeholders and Peter Obi. According to him, the party is strongly considering a consensus arrangement to return Obi to the fold, seeing him as a "national asset" with broad mass appeal.
“Peter Obi is a strong leader. If he returns to PDP, I can assure you, the party will give him the presidential ticket unopposed. Nigerians have seen his capacity,” Sheriff said.
Peter Obi left the PDP in May 2022 just days before the party’s presidential primary, citing issues of internal democracy and lack of ideological alignment. He subsequently joined the Labour Party and mounted a formidable grassroots campaign that energized Nigerian youths, civil society, and professionals under the “Obidient Movement.” Although he came third in the 2023 presidential election, Obi polled over 6 million votes and won 12 states, including the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja.
His performance stunned Nigeria’s political establishment and positioned him as a major national figure, capable of altering traditional voting patterns.
Insiders within the PDP are reportedly working round-the-clock to rebuild the party’s national structure following its 2023 defeat. The plan to woo Obi back, according to sources, is part of a broader strategy to consolidate opposition forces and provide a unified challenge to the ruling APC in 2027.
Modu Sheriff’s statement is believed to reflect ongoing behind-the-scenes negotiations involving top PDP governors, former presidents, and business interests who see Obi as the only viable candidate with both youth appeal and economic credibility to reclaim power.
While the Labour Party is yet to issue an official statement in response to Sheriff’s revelation, senior party officials who spoke under anonymity expressed concern over what they described as “ongoing political poaching” by the PDP.
“The Obidient Movement is larger than any one party,” a top LP strategist told The Voice of the Masses. “Obi is focused on building a new Nigeria, not jumping back into old systems that failed the people.”
Peter Obi’s potential return to the PDP could drastically alter Nigeria’s political equation ahead of 2027. Here’s what it could mean:
- Unification of Opposition Forces: Merging Labour’s youth energy with PDP’s traditional structure may create a stronger opposition force.
- Power Shift Calculations: With zoning debates set to dominate 2026-2027, Obi’s Southeast roots could be key in promoting regional equity and national balance.
- Increased Political Tension: The APC may be forced to rethink its strategy amid a possible Obi resurgence.
Social media is already buzzing with speculation and mixed reactions. While some Nigerians welcome the idea as a strategic masterstroke, others see it as a betrayal of progressive ideals.
On X (formerly Twitter), users posted reactions ranging from hope to disappointment:
- “Obi going back to PDP? We left the old order for a reason.” — @NaijaYouthVoice
- “If he returns and gets the ticket, it’s game over for APC.” — @DemocracyWatchNG
- “Obi must not lose his credibility. He should build LP, not abandon it.” — @ObidientJournalist
As the 2027 political race begins to take shape, the possibility of Peter Obi returning to the PDP — especially with a guaranteed presidential ticket — is a storyline that will dominate public discourse in the months ahead.
Whether it’s a calculated move or mere speculation, one thing is clear: Peter Obi remains the most influential opposition figure in Nigeria today.
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