Former Governor of Imo State, Hon. Emeka Ihedioha, has urged Northern political elites to rally behind former Anambra Governor, Mr Peter Obi, as a consensus presidential candidate in the 2027 general elections.

Speaking during a recent high-level political meeting in Abuja, Ihedioha described Obi as “charismatic, humble, and widely loved across Nigeria”.

He added that Obi represents the kind of leadership needed to restore the country’s lost glory.

“Obi is not just popular, he is a man of integrity with the kind of vision, empathy, and intellect required to solve Nigeria’s deep-rooted problems.

“He has pledged to serve just one term. As a gentleman, he will honour that promise,” Ihedioha stated.

The former governor noted that Obi’s emergence as the party’s flag bearer would signal a new beginning for Nigeria, stressing that leadership should not be about forming alliances just to unseat the ruling party, but about presenting credible alternatives grounded in ideas, strategy, and substance.

He called on Northern leaders to prioritise unity and national interest over ethnic or political divides. 

He noted that, “Nigeria needs a president for all Nigerians; one who can tackle insecurity, poverty, unemployment, and the failing health and education systems”.

Taking a swipe at those who enable poor governance, Ihedioha reminded that political indifference, tribalism, and blind loyalty only serve to entrench corruption and suffering.

 “Whether knowingly or unknowingly, those who support bad governance are complicit in Nigeria’s underdevelopment,” he stressed.

Describing Obi as a “nightmare to the APC,” Ihedioha noted that the ADC has a historic opportunity to give Nigerians the change they earnestly desire.