Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has has explained that any attempt to manipulate the 2027 general election will be firmly resisted through lawful and legitimate means.
Obi made the statement on Wednesday in Enugu, where he also called for the early verification of candidates’ academic credentials to prevent disputes before elections.
He lamented what he described as the erosion of democratic values, noting that some individuals who once benefited from democracy are now undermining it through intimidation and violence against the opposition.
“We have all watched those who benefitted from our democracy now becoming accessories to its destruction, either through coercion or gangsterism,” Obi said.
According to him, the open celebration of electoral malpractice is unacceptable and must be confronted.
“We cannot allow this to continue. Those planning to rig elections in Nigeria come 2027 should know that we will resist it by every lawful and legitimate means,” he added.
