Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential candidate, has made hints that the general elections in 2027 might be his last run for the office.

In a newly leaked video footage that went viral on social media, Obi made this clear.

Umar Ibrahim, his media assistant, attested to the video’s veracity by saying that “it was recent.”

Obi stated in the seven-minute, sixteen-second video that he might be deterred from being involved in politics into 2027 due to age and political reality.

“I think politicians ought to have a retirement age. I’ll be 65 by 2027,” he declared.

If the president moves to the North in 2031, the former governor of Anambra State pointed out, it might not return to the South until 2039, by which time he would be 77 years old, an age he believes is inappropriate for running for public office.

“I will be 77 years old by 2039, so if the presidency shifts back to the North in 2031, it might not return to the South until then. At that age, I wouldn’t want to run for office. Everything would get messed up,” Obi said.

Even though he hinted at a potential departure from elected politics, Obi reaffirmed his dedication to empowering Nigeria’s youth and promoting revolutionary change.

He promised, “With whatever resources I can provide, I will always support those of you who are committed to real change, even if I’m not contesting.”