He stated that he has neither asked, encouraged, nor authorised any individual to contest for any political office in the state.
The party said the commission chairman and commissioners have sided with the ruling party, All Progressives Congress (APC), and cannot be trusted to conduct credible elections in 2027.
President Bola Tinubu has named Shu’aibu Aliyu as executive secretary of the PTDF, succeeding Ahmed Aminu, who resigned to seek the 2027 Adamawa governorship.
The group said the development could affect party administration, especially as the matter is subject to ongoing litigation.
“The violence is not inevitable, and peace is not impossible. It is the failure of leadership that has made it feel otherwise. Silence is not an option,” Mr Obi stated.
Mr Alia charged the ambassadors to work tirelessly for the president’s victory and re-election.
“I remember a particular case where someone lost an election as a governor because the law then stipulated the use of red ink to tick voters’ names,” said Mr Jonathan.
The police commissioner in charge of the Federal Capital Territory, Ahmed Sanusi, has warned residents against violence and other electoral offences ahead of the 2027 elections.
