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Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has issued a strong warning ahead of the 2027 election, saying he and his supporters will not allow intimidation or electoral manipulation to determine the outcome of the poll.
Obi spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting where he challenged Nigerians to take a more active role in protecting their votes.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate said the responsibility of securing credible elections should not be left entirely to electoral officials or political parties.
He urged voters to come out in large numbers and remain at polling units to ensure that their ballots are properly counted and protected.
Obi Promises Stronger Resistance in 2027
Obi said the experience of the 2023 presidential election had shown the need for better preparation before the next general election.
He recalled the controversy surrounding the electronic transmission and viewing of results through INEC’s IReV platform, arguing that technical problems should not become an avenue for electoral malpractice.
According to him, opposition groups and voters must be better organised ahead of 2027 so that any attempt to disrupt the process can be challenged immediately.
Obi also warned against allowing fear to keep voters away from polling centres, insisting that citizens have the numbers to resist intimidation.
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The NDC candidate urged Nigerians who want political change to move beyond discussions on social media and participate actively in the electoral process.
He said voters must be ready to cast their ballots and ensure they remain involved until the results from their polling units are properly accounted for.
Obi’s remarks come as political activities surrounding the 2027 presidential election intensify, with opposition parties seeking to strengthen their structures ahead of the poll.
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NDC vice-presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso also used the meeting to warn Nigerians against choosing leaders based solely on the political strength of a party.
Kwankwaso argued that controlling a large number of states does not automatically guarantee victory in a presidential election.
He pointed to the 2015 election, when former President Goodluck Jonathan lost his re-election bid despite being the sitting president.
Kwankwaso therefore urged voters to focus on the ability of candidates to address Nigeria’s economic and social challenges rather than the number of governors supporting their parties.