Umeh Supports Obi's Call for Credible 2027 Elections

On Monday, Victor Umeh, the senator representing Anambra Central, expressed his support for Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, regarding the importance of ensuring that votes count in the upcoming 2027 elections. Umeh emphasized that elections in Nigeria should be free, fair, and credible, reflecting the true will of the electorate.

He referenced Obi's statement that if votes are not counted, it undermines the electoral process. Umeh criticized the current culture where election outcomes are often determined by courts rather than the actual votes cast, stating that this practice is detrimental to democracy.

He called for a system where the votes of the electorate are accurately recorded and serve as the basis for determining election winners, rather than relying on judicial intervention after the fact. Umeh's remarks highlight the ongoing concerns regarding electoral integrity in Nigeria.