Those planning to rig elections in 2027 will be resisted by Nigerians, Obi warns
Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for 2027, has warned that election riggers will face vehement resistance in the forthcoming presidential election.
Mr Obi issued the stern warning to election riggers while speaking at a town hall meeting in Port Harcourt on Thursday.
“Our vote this time must count, and whoever doesn’t count it, we will count the person,” Mr Obi said, “enough of this nonsense.”
The NDC presidential candidate said he and his running mate were out to engage with the electorate, adding that anybody who wants to lead Nigeria must engage and speak with the people.
“Let whoever wants to be anything come out and speak to us. That’s what Rabiu Kwankwaso and I will do this afternoon.
“We want to listen to you. We want to answer your questions. We want to know what you expect from us. Leadership cannot be outsourced,” Mr Obi said.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Rights
UNICEF says 20 million children sexually exploited online
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says 20 million children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries experienced technology-facilitated sexual exploitation.
Politics
Gowon, Obasanjo, Jonathan hail Boss Mustapha on 70th birthday
Former head of state Yakubu Gowon congratulated Boss Mustapha, an ex-secretary to the government of the federation, on his 70th birthday.
States
Fake €8,900 seized in Ibadan, six suspects arrested
The police command in Oyo state has arrested six suspected fake currency dealers and recovered 89 counterfeit €100 notes valued at €8,900 (N14.15 million) in Ibadan.
Abuja
Tinubu hails Boss Mustapha at 70, extols role in June 12, APC
In a tribute to commemorate the milestone in Abuja, Mr Tinubu described Mustapha as “an exceptional leader, bridge-builder, and a pillar of the nation’s public service”.
NationWide
Nigerians paying ransom to kidnappers, bandits, terrorists are criminals: Defence Minister
“We are not paying ransom. We don’t encourage it. Anybody who is even paying ransom is committing an offence. It’s not a government policy…,” said the defence minister.
States
Five people killed in Enugu-Onitsha road crash
The Federal Road Safety Corps has confirmed the deaths of five persons in a multiple-vehicle accident at the Ugwuonyeama axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway on Thursday.
