Former Anambra State Governor and ex-presidential candidate Peter Obi has voiced strong concerns over what he sees as the rising trend of openly celebrating electoral malpractice in Nigeria.
Speaking on Wednesday in Enugu State while formally joining the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition, Obi warned that any attempt to manipulate the outcome of the 2027 general elections would be met with lawful and legitimate resistance.
He expressed alarm that some individuals who previously benefited from Nigeria’s democratic processes are now, in his view, undermining them through intimidation, coercion, and political thuggery targeting opposition voices.
Obi emphasized that public glorification of election rigging is a serious threat to the country’s democracy and called on Nigerians who value credible elections to stand against such practices.
The former governor also advocated for early and transparent verification of candidates’ academic and personal records, highlighting that this would help avoid unnecessary legal disputes ahead of the elections.
He reiterated that any attempt to subvert the will of the people in 2027 would face full legal opposition, relying on democratic and constitutional channels.
Meanwhile, Yunusa Tanko, National Coordinator of the Obidient Movement, dismissed speculation that Peter Obi might accept a vice-presidential position in the upcoming election cycle.
During an interview on Arise News on Tuesday, Tanko described such claims as baseless, stressing that Obi’s ambition remains squarely focused on the presidency.
Tanko explained that Obi’s international engagements were never intended to prepare him for a secondary role in government but to equip him for Nigeria’s highest office. Quoting Obi, he affirmed that the goal has always been to lead the nation as president, and the Obidient Movement remains fully committed to achieving that objective.
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