2027: PETER OBI URGES NIGERIANS TO PRIORITISE NATIONAL UNITY
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By: Fasasi Hammad
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to put national unity ahead of ethnic and religious differences as the country prepares for the 2027 general elections.
Obi said a divided nation would struggle to achieve meaningful development, stressing the need for Nigerians to elect a leader capable of bringing citizens together and addressing the country’s security challenges.
The former Anambra State governor made the remarks during a global digital town hall held virtually on Sunday, where he addressed Nigerians at home and abroad on voter mobilisation, election security and ways to protect the integrity of the electoral process.
Obi urged voters to remain at their polling units after casting their ballots until votes are counted, stressing that citizens must actively protect their votes during the 2027 presidential election.
He also called on his supporters to mobilise voters and ensure adequate deployment of polling agents across the country, insisting that “our country needs unity.”
In a statement issued on Monday by the spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Office, POMR, Idris Zekeri, Obi said Nigerians were currently divided along ethnic and religious lines despite facing common economic and security challenges.
He noted that no ethnic group or religion enjoys cheaper prices for basic commodities such as bread and fuel, while poverty and insecurity affect Nigerians across the country.
Obi said Nigeria needed a president who would unite the people and work relentlessly to improve national security.
He added that his campaign was focused on expanding its network of polling agents and collaborating with other political parties to promote free, fair and credible elections.
The NDC candidate also cautioned voters against allowing financial inducements or intimidation to influence their electoral decisions, arguing that such actions could undermine their future.
“If you accept money from them, that is money they would otherwise have spent on security, hospitals, and education,” he said.
On insecurity, Obi called for stronger support for security agencies, including adequate logistics and equipment to enable them to effectively protect Nigerians. He also stressed the need to support the families of security personnel who are killed or become incapacitated while serving the country.
“We need a president who will lead from the front,” he said.
Obi further urged Nigerians to remain engaged throughout the electoral process, particularly on election day, by staying at polling units until ballots are counted.
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