Peter Obi has alleged FG plot to stop his 2027 Presidential Bid and challenged Tinubu to a debate.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that Former Anambra State Governor and presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government is making efforts to prevent him from appearing on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election.
Obi made the claim on Friday while speaking as a guest lecturer at a leadership programme organised by the NextGen Mentorship and Leadership Initiative at Madonna University, Okija, in Anambra State.
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Reacting to the recent Federal High Court judgment that set aside an earlier ruling directing the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to register the NDC as a political party, Obi maintained that the legal setback would not stop his political ambition.
“If you know what they are doing to ensure that I’m not on the ballot in 2027, you will be surprised. The Nigerian government is doing everything to ensure that I do not contest in this election, but I’m not looking at the obstacles; I’m focused on the destination,” Obi said.
He added that his ambition is not driven by a desire to occupy the presidency but by a determination to see Nigeria function effectively.
“I’m not desperate to be Nigerian President but desperate to see Nigeria work. Go and obtain your Permanent Voter Card (PVC). When you have your PVC, do not vote for me because I’m an Igbo man. Vote for me because I’m the most qualified,” he said.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate also challenged all aspirants for the 2027 presidency, including President Bola Tinubu, to a public debate on their plans for Nigeria.
“I challenge any of those contesting to a debate to explain what they want to do for this country, including President Bola Tinubu. It is about changing Nigeria and making it work,” Obi stated.
According to him, his vision is to build a country where merit prevails and every Nigerian has equal opportunities regardless of ethnic background.
“It is not about Igbo people. I want a Nigeria where the child of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody. We want a country that works. The greatest beneficiaries of my presidency will be the North,” he said.
Obi also pledged to tackle insecurity and criminality across the country, describing Nigeria’s security challenges as widespread and requiring committed leadership.
Speaking further on the court’s decision affecting the registration of the NDC, Obi insisted that the ruling would not derail his political movement.
“They cannot stop me. They will fail. Let me assure you that it is not the end of the road. We are committed to democracy, and those who want to kill this democracy are hurting the society,” he said.
He accused what he described as “reactionary elements” of working against Nigeria’s progress but expressed confidence that the will of the people would ultimately prevail.
Obi urged Nigerians, particularly his supporters, to remain peaceful and continue to defend democratic values despite the current political developments.
“My message to all those who mean well for Nigeria, and not just my supporters, is for us to remain peaceful and continue to resist this tragedy being imposed on Nigeria,” he said.
