Nigerians must learn from Osun election, protect their votes in 2027, says Obi
Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has called on Nigerians to remain informed and protect their votes in the 2027 general elections.
Mr Obi’s call followed Governor Ademola Adeleke’s victory in the just-concluded Osun governorship election on Sunday.
“This is also a clarion call as we approach 2027. Nigerians must remain informed, participate actively, vote, and protect their votes,” the politician stated.
Mr Obi, who congratulated Mr Adeleke on his victory, commended voters in the state for peacefully defending their democratic mandate.
“I particularly commend the courageous youths of Osun who rose to the occasion and peacefully defended their democratic mandate. Their vigilance and determination demonstrate that when citizens stand firmly to protect their votes, the forces of good can overcome the forces of darkness.
“The lesson from Osun is clear: democracy is strongest when citizens are alert, conscious of their civic responsibility, and determined to ensure that their votes count. Every genuine vote must be respected, and every lawful mandate must be protected,” he added.
The NDC chieftain stressed the need for Nigerians to exercise their constitutional rights in order to bring and end to the poverty, insecurity and other challenges in the country.
“The Nigerian people are the ones experiencing hunger, deprivation, insecurity, and hardship; therefore, they are also the ones with the power, through their votes, to bring about the change that will end these conditions,” the politician noted.
Mr Obi urged all political actors to place the interests of the people above partisan considerations and to embrace peace, unity, and the rule of law.
“Elections should never be battles of violence, but contests of ideas, competence, character, and service,” the politician stated.
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