Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to reject what he described as the worsening hardship, hunger and poverty across the country, urging citizens to take an active role in shaping the nation’s future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigerians to reject what he described as the worsening hardship, hunger and poverty across the country, urging citizens to take an active role in shaping the nation’s future ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made the remarks on Friday while speaking with journalists after attending the burial of Pa Simon Okorie Abaa, father of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) Ebonyi South senatorial candidate, Chief Linus Okorie, in Onicha Igboeze, Ebonyi State.
The former Anambra State governor expressed concern over the country’s economic situation, saying millions of Nigerians, particularly those in rural communities, are grappling with severe hardship. He cited reports indicating that about 70 million Nigerians are facing acute hunger and questioned the sustainability of the nation’s current trajectory.
According to Obi, Nigerians must carefully assess the direction of the country and consider the implications of present realities for future generations.
“It is time for Nigerians to tell those who are harassing us that enough is enough,” he said, attributing the growing hardship to the country’s broader political and economic challenges.
Speaking on the credibility of future elections, Obi expressed confidence in the Nigerian people rather than electoral institutions, insisting that the success of the 2027 polls would depend largely on citizens’ determination to protect the integrity of their votes.
He maintained that Nigerians have the power to ensure their votes count if they remain vigilant and committed to defending the electoral process.
Obi’s comments come as political actors begin to intensify preparations for the 2027 general elections, with economic recovery, electoral reforms and citizens’ welfare expected to dominate national political discourse.
