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• 07 Mar, 2026

Former Anambra State governor, Mr Peter Obi has bemoaned the state of affairs presently in the country, declaring that Nigeria has collapsed and is in dire need of help to redeem it from its abysmal state. Obi spoke on Friday, at Nimo community, Njikoka LGA, Anambra State, during an empowerment programme organised by the member representing Dunukofia, Njikoka, Anaocha Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon George Ozodinobi. Speaking further, Obi declared that he will contest the 2027 presidential election, and will not be intimidated by the large number of governors in All Progressives Congress (APC). The former presidential candidate of Labour Party in 2023, said there have been several orchestrations meant to put him off the contest, but he will not be deterred. He said he has never been desperate to be president of Nigeria; rather he is desperate to see a Nigeria that works. "Nigeria has collapsed and already lying on the ground. Nigeria is not working because many rich Nigerians are hungry and greedy. They have everything they need, but still scavenging for more. "This is an empowerment programme, but you will be surprised that many well to do persons will come here to struggle for things they have no need for. Go to their compounds, you will see better vehicles than the ones they are struggling for. "This country is skewed against the poor, and that is why we are working to become president. We want a country where the son of a - nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody. "I have always said it that I'm not desperate to be the president of Nigeria, but I'm desperate to see a Nigeria that works. Source: https://thesun.ng/obi-ill-contest-2027-presidency-despite-intimidation/