Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has indicated that the 2027 general elections might mark his final bid for Nigeria's presidency.

In a recently surfaced video that has gone viral on social media platforms, Obi explained that age considerations and Nigeria's political realities would likely prevent him from remaining in active politics beyond 2027. The video's authenticity was confirmed by his media aide, Umar Ibrahim, who stated that "it was recent."

"I believe we should have a retirement age for politicians. By 2027, I will be 65," Obi said in the seven-minute, 16-second clip.

The former governor further elaborated that Nigeria's unofficial power rotation system between the North and South would make a future presidential bid impractical for him. "If the presidency goes back to the North in 2031, it may not return to the South until 2039 — by then, I will be 77. I wouldn't want to run for office at that age. It would make a mess of everything," he explained.

Despite signaling a potential exit from elective politics after 2027, Obi reassured his supporters of his continued commitment to Nigeria's development and political transformation. "Even if I'm not contesting, I will always support those of you who are committed to real change, with whatever resources I can provide," he promised.

This announcement comes amid ongoing discussions about coalition building among opposition parties ahead of the 2027 elections. Recent reports had indicated that Obi confirmed he would continue to run for president under the Labour Party platform "for now," suggesting that while his political vehicle may remain the same for the upcoming election cycle, his long-term political future appears to have a defined endpoint.

Obi's statement adds a new dimension to Nigeria's evolving political landscape as various stakeholders begin positioning for the next electoral cycle.