2027: Let APC Make Elections Free and Fair and See Who Wins — Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has challenged the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to ensure free and fair elections in 2027, expressing confidence in his electoral prospects if the process is transparent.

Obi, who recently defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), spoke on Friday during an empowerment programme organised by Hon. George Ozodinobi, the lawmaker representing Dunukofia/Njikoka/Anaocha Federal Constituency, in Nimo, Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State.

The former Anambra governor used the occasion to address his departure from the Labour Party, alleging that the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) consistently refused to recognise court judgments affirming the party’s legitimate leadership.

“You all know that I am now in the African Democratic Congress. People have been asking why I left the Labour Party, but I told them that we have been in court in the Labour Party over leadership issues and have been securing favourable judgments,” Obi explained.

“Yet, INEC refused to recognise us. But when I left on December 31, 2025, they recognised the same orders they had earlier rejected.”

Allegations of Constitutional Manipulation

Obi further alleged that ongoing constitutional amendments were being deliberately crafted to exclude him from future presidential contests.

“You see all the things they have been tinkering with in the Constitution; some of them are because they do not want me to contest,” he claimed.

However, the former presidential candidate remained defiant, vowing to participate in the next election regardless of any obstacles.

“I want to announce to you all that no matter what they do, I must contest the election,” he declared. “Let them declare a free and fair contest, bring the ball to the middle of the field and declare it started, and let’s see what happens.”

Criticism of Nigeria’s Current State

Obi did not mince words in his assessment of the nation’s condition, describing Nigeria as having “collapsed totally” and in urgent need of rebuilding.

“I have never been desperate to be the President; rather, I am desperate to see a Nigeria that works,” he said, distancing himself from perceptions of personal ambition.

He attributed the country’s economic challenges to inequality and what he described as excessive greed among the wealthy class.

“Nigeria has collapsed and is already lying on the ground. Nigeria is not working because many rich Nigerians are hungry and greedy,” Obi stated. “This country is skewed against the poor, and that is why we are working to become president. We want a country where the son of a nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.”

The former governor also commended Hon. Ozodinobi for organising the empowerment initiative, noting that such programmes demonstrate the importance of electing responsible leaders to public office.