Peter Obi Vows to Prosecute Election Rigging in 2027

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), issued a stern warning against election rigging during a town hall meeting in Nasarawa State. He stated that anyone found guilty of rigging elections under his administration would face prosecution and imprisonment.

Obi emphasized that his party would not tolerate electoral manipulation in the upcoming 2027 general election. He proposed reforms to strengthen the electoral process and political parties, asserting that if elected president, he would ensure that no one could rig elections in Nigeria again.

Obi also called for stricter eligibility requirements for political candidates, insisting that all candidates must have attended primary and secondary school, with severe penalties for those who forge academic certificates. He extended his warning to officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), declaring that any INEC official involved in electoral malpractice would also face imprisonment.

Obi stressed that his reforms would be guided by the rule of law, holding everyone accountable regardless of their status.