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I Have No Fears About 2027 Presidential Elections – Peter Obi

Key Takeaways

  • NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said he has no fears about the 2027 presidential election as he spoke with journalists on Tuesday.
  • Peter Obi urged Nigerians to stop voting for politicians who violate the National Peace Accord, saying withdrawing votes would deter such behaviour.
  • Peter Obi cited violence and deaths before the 2026 Osun governorship election, and told 2027 contestants to behave well as he seeks electoral process change.

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has warned Nigerians against voting for politicians who violate the Peace Accord.

Naija News reports that Obi made the call on Tuesday while speaking with journalists during the signing of the National Peace Accord ahead of the 2027 general elections.

According to him, withdrawing votes from such politicians would deter such behaviour.

Speaking against the backdrop of violence and deaths which occurred in the build-up to the 2026 governorship election in Osun State, Obi emphasised that nobody needs to die because of an election.

Speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, the former Anambra State Governor said he wants to change the current electoral process, but to do so, he has to go through it.

He urged all those contesting political offices in 2027 to ensure they conduct themselves in an excellent manner.

Obi added that he has no fears going into the 2027 presidential contest.

Meanwhile, Nollywood actress Doris Ogala has declared she is confident that she will emerge as the next governor of Abia State.

Ogala made her position known on Monday during an appearance on the Clarity Zone podcast hosted by media personality Nedu Wazobia.

The Abia State African Action Congress (AAC) governorship candidate said her decision to seek the governorship was driven by what she described as a strong spiritual calling to serve the people of the state.

She also expressed confidence in her chances, saying she believes she is better prepared than other people who may contest the position.

Ogala said she was certain about her political future and maintained that she would become the next governor of Abia State.

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