Mr. Dele Farotimi, human rights lawyer and activist, has said he will continue to support Peter Obi if he contests the presidency in 2027.
Though, he said early discussions about the 2027 polls is nothing but an unnecessary distraction.
The fiery activist made the declaration when he appeared on Channels Television programme on Sunday.
He said: “If elections where our votes will count were held today, I would vote for Peter Gregory Obi, unless somebody else enters the race who I believe can do better.
“If it’s still the same line-up as last time, I will definitely be voting for Peter Obi.
“I hope he will be a little bolder with his policy platforms, but frankly speaking, in terms of capacity and integrity, there’s no one else I would support”.
Speaking further, Farotimi said it would take something very uncommon to change his mind.
“Something drastic would have to happen for me to decide not to support Peter Obi. It might be that he aligns with some objectionable individuals I cannot tolerate and that’s a real possibility. However, outside of that, there’s no one else”, he added.
The human rights lawyer also kicked against the early focus on the next elections, noting that the country is not in the right condition for such discussions.
“I actually think our conversations about elections at this point are a disservice to ourselves, because we really cannot speak of elections in our current circumstances,” he said.
However, he added that his continued support for the former governor of Anambra State is driven by his hope for a better Nigeria.
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