Nigeria, Feb. 11 -- Veteran singer and social activist Charles "Charly Boy" Oputa has declared his full support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

In December 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi, who flew the Labour Party (LP) flag in the 2023 presidential election, defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC).

The newspaper also reported in July 2025 that Mr Obi formally announced his intention to contest the 2027 presidential election during an X Space organised by his supporters.

During the engagement, Mr Obi said that he was willing to serve a single four-year term, provided he reached a consensus with stakeholders backing his ambition.

Charly Boy, who supported the 64-year-old politician during the 2...