Peter Obi’s media office has denied reports that the former governor of Anambra State asked Rotimi Amaechi to step down for him before the 2027 presidential election.
The Obi Media Office said in a statement signed by Ibrahim Umar that the meeting was part of ongoing talks with important members of the African Democratic Congress.
“Obi is known for treating everyone with respect, including Amaechi.” The statement said, “The visit was meant to bring the party together.”
The media office said that Obi did not beg Amaechi to drop out of the race.
“Obi never asked Amaechi to step down for him at any point during their conversation. “Obi told Amaechi that he was running for the ADC ticket and asked for his help,” said Umar.
He also said that Amaechi made his point clear during the meeting.
“Amaechi also told Obi that he was running for the party’s ticket. The statement said, “They agreed to work together for the good of the party and the country.”
The clarification comes at a time when there are more political talks than usual after the ADC’s national convention, which David Mark led.
Obi and Amaechi are two of the main candidates for the party’s presidential ticket in the 2027 general elections.
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