Peter Obi urges Nigerians to unite for 2027 elections
Peter Obi, former Anambra State governor and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, has called on Nigerians to come together to rescue the country from poor governance. Speaking at the OBIDIENT Conference in Uyo, he emphasised that “Operation Rescue Nigeria” is a collective mission for the nation’s future. Peter Obi stressed the need for transparent election result transmission and criticised the current administration’s accumulation of loans. He also outlined his commitment to education, healthcare, and fighting corruption if elected.
What we know
- Peter Obi urged Nigerians to unite for the 2027 presidential elections and prioritise the nation’s future.
- He said he left the Labour Party after learning that the Independent National Electoral Commission would not recognise its leadership and that the Federal Government did not want him on the ballot.
- Obi criticised the current administration for taking more loans than previous governments, warning that future generations would bear the burden.
- He promised to invest in education and healthcare, reduce poverty and criminality, and tackle corruption.
- Dr Tanko Yunusa, Coordinator of the OBIDIENT movement, encouraged supporters to mobilise and align with the African Democratic Congress ahead of the 2027 elections.
