Akande Critiques Peter Obi's Election Manifesto Silence

Akande, the former spokesperson to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, criticized Peter Obi for failing to publicly unveil his manifesto approximately two months before the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Akande expressed concern over the lack of seriousness among Nigerian politicians in documenting and communicating their policy proposals.

He questioned why Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), had not presented a comprehensive manifesto outlining his plans for the country. Akande argued that manifestos are crucial for voters to understand candidates’ priorities and hold them accountable.

He also urged Nigerians to take greater responsibility for political change, advocating for grassroots mobilization and mass participation in elections. Akande emphasized that voters must turn out in significant numbers to ensure their choices are reflected in electoral outcomes, rather than relying on individual politicians for change.