The presidential candidate of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), Moses Adebisi, has expressed confidence that he will emerge as Nigeria’s youngest president if elected in the 2027 general election.

The 35-year-old Adebisi made the statement during an interview with Arise TV on Thursday.

He explained that his decision to seek the presidency followed calls from Nigerians who encouraged him to move beyond his empowerment initiatives and take a more active role in politics.

According to him, the DLA’s decision to field him was part of a broader push for a new political direction for the country.

Adebisi expressed confidence in his chances, describing himself as the youngest presidential candidate in the race and the incoming president of Nigeria.

“The presidential candidate of the DLA is the youngest presidential candidate or the incoming president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the youngest,” he said.

Adebisi, who is pursuing a PhD in Government, Political Thought and History in the United States, said his academic work had deepened his understanding of political leadership and national development.

He said his entry into the 2027 presidential contest was not originally part of his plans but became necessary after he was approached to take on the responsibility.

“As a 35-year-old Harvard PhD candidate in the United States of America, in the Department of Government, Political Thought and History, I decided to pick this responsibility that was brought to me because it was even not part of the agenda before,” he said.

Adebisi also said he had previously focused on empowerment programmes, particularly those aimed at supporting low-income market women and young Nigerians, before deciding to pursue a more direct political role.