Peter Obi Promises Control and Anti-Corruption Focus for 2027

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), stated that he would exercise full control over his administration if elected president in 2027. In an interview with the BBC, he criticized the late former President Muhammadu Buhari's administration, claiming that Buhari was not effectively in charge of his government.

Obi emphasized that he would be in charge and promised to address corruption, particularly within the fuel subsidy regime, which he identified as a significant issue. He asserted that his administration would focus on eliminating corruption associated with the subsidy rather than abandoning the policy itself.

Obi reiterated his commitment to restoring the fuel subsidy, stating, “If I win, I’ll bring back the fuel subsidy and remove the corruption.” He highlighted that corruption is the core problem with the subsidy system and expressed confidence that he could reduce it significantly.