Peter Obi Clarifies 'Ready to Die' Statement for Votes

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Development Congress, clarified his recent remark about being "ready to die" for votes during an interview on Arise TV on Thursday. He explained that the statement was symbolic and not a call for violence, made in response to a participant at a gathering in Port Harcourt who expressed that Nigerians were prepared to die to defend their votes.

Obi emphasized that his intention was to encourage participants and demonstrate his commitment to protecting votes. He stated that the gathering focused on listening to Nigerians rather than making political declarations.

Obi also outlined plans for his team to monitor election results from polling units across Nigeria, ensuring that votes are counted, recorded, and transmitted properly. He proposed a dual transmission system for election results to enhance transparency and allow Nigerians to follow the collation process independently.

His clarification comes amid increasing political attention to the 2027 general election and concerns regarding electoral credibility.