Peter Obi Urges Nigerians to Protect PVCs Ahead of Elections

With 100 days remaining until the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, Peter Obi, the Presidential Candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, called on Nigerians to secure their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) and reject any financial inducements for their votes. A statement from Obi's Media Office, signed by spokesperson Idris Zekeri Jnr, alleged that some political actors, including state governors, were exploiting economic hardships to compromise the electoral process by collecting PVCs in exchange for salaries and allowances.

The statement did not specify which states or governors were involved. Obi's office urged citizens to remain vigilant, collect their PVCs, and report any electoral manipulation.

The Independent National Electoral Commission has scheduled the elections for February 20, 2027, expecting about 1.3 million registered voters. Obi's office encouraged active participation in the elections, urging voters to protect their ballots and ensure their votes count, while considering the long-term implications of their choices.