Peter Obi Commits to Respect for Tinubu at Editors’ Conference

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), expressed his respect for President Bola Tinubu during the 2026 All Nigeria Editors’ Conference held in Enugu. He stated that he would not engage in personal attacks against political figures, including Tinubu, emphasizing that political disagreements should focus on policies and governance rather than personal insults.

Obi remarked, “I cannot abuse any governor. I cannot abuse anybody in government,” and affirmed that he has never called out Tinubu by name.

He stressed the importance of scrutinizing public office holders based on their performance and qualifications, urging editors to provide citizens with factual information to assess political leaders. The conference, themed “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive,” also addressed the media's role in ensuring electoral integrity and combating misinformation ahead of the 2027 general elections.