Peter Obi, NDC Presidential Candidate for the 2027 elections in Nigeria
The Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has condemned reported attacks on members and coordinators of the party and the Obidient Movement in Delta State, describing the incidents as unacceptable and a threat to democratic participation.
Obi called on the government and security agencies to immediately investigate the attacks, identify those responsible and ensure they are brought to justice, irrespective of their political affiliations. In a press statement, the former Anambra State Governor said the victims were exercising their democratic rights, stressing that political violence, intimidation and destruction of property had no place in a democratic society.
He maintained that no political ambition was worth the life of any Nigerian, insisting that political authority should be earned through persuasion and the confidence of the electorate rather than violence, thuggery or fear. Obi also assured affected party members and coordinators that the NDC would not be intimidated or surrender its democratic space to violence, adding that the party’s response would remain peaceful, lawful and determined.
Reaffirming the constitutional rights of Nigerians to organise, assemble, express their opinions and freely choose their political leaders, regardless of party affiliation, Obi called for a political environment driven by constructive ideas, responsible leadership, justice, liberty and respect for human dignity.
He further expressed solidarity with those affected by the reported attacks, urging political actors to embrace peaceful engagement and democratic principles.
