Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has officially defected to the opposition-backed African Democratic Congress (ADC). Speaking in Enugu on Wednesday, Obi used the occasion to call for early verification of candidates’ academic records to prevent pre-election disputes.
Obi expressed concern over those who have benefited from democracy yet now engage in coercion or political manipulation to favor the opposition.
“We can’t allow this to happen. We will resist it. We now see people celebrating electoral fraud publicly,” Obi said.
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He warned that anyone planning to rig elections in Nigeria in 2027 would be met with lawful and legitimate resistance.
Obi’s statement underscores his commitment to protecting the integrity of the electoral process and ensuring that the 2027 polls remain free, fair, and transparent.