Obi of Onitsha Warns Against Early Campaigns for 2027 Elections, Citing Economic and Social Crises

The Obi of Onitsha, Nnaemeka Alfred Achebe, cautioned Nigerian politicians during the 2025 Ofala festival in Anambra State against early campaigning for the 2027 general elections, highlighting the detrimental effects on the economy and social issues. He expressed concerns about the rising poverty rates, insecurity, and neglect of ordinary Nigerians despite ongoing economic reforms.

The monarch urged the government to adopt transparent and corruption-free approaches in distributing relief materials to vulnerable citizens. Additionally, he raised alarm over the continuous insecurity in the South East region, mentioning the recent conviction of separatist agitator Simon Ekpa in Finland.