Human rights lawyer Dele Farotimi has reiterated his unwavering support for former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi, stating he would vote for Obi if he contests the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics, Farotimi also criticized the current focus on the 2027 elections, deeming it premature and a distraction from pressing national issues.
“If elections where our votes will count were to hold today, I will vote for Peter Gregory Obi, unless somebody else comes into the race that I think can do better. If it�s still the same lineup as the last time, it�s definitely Peter Obi I�m voting for,” Farotimi declared.
He expressed hope that Obi would present bolder policy platforms in his next campaign, stating, “I hope he will be a little bolder with his policy platforms, but frankly speaking, in terms of capacity and integrity, there�s nobody I will be supporting [other than Obi].”
Farotimi acknowledged that his support could waver if Obi aligns himself with individuals he finds objectionable. “Something drastic has to happen for me to decide I�m not supporting Peter Obi. It might be that he teamed up with some objectionable persons that I cannot stomach, and that�s a real possibility. However, outside of that, there�s nobody else.”
The human rights lawyer also expressed his dissatisfaction with the early discussions surrounding the 2027 elections, arguing that they are neither timely nor productive. “I actually think our discussions of elections today are a disservice to ourselves because we really cannot speak in terms of an election in our current circumstances,” Farotimi added, suggesting that the nation should prioritize addressing more urgent challenges.
Farotimi, who served as the spokesperson for the Labour Party Presidential Campaign Council during the 2023 elections and has remained a vocal supporter of Obi, reiterated that his continued backing stems from his desire for a better Nigeria.
