Akande Critiques Peter Obi for Missing Election Manifesto

Laolu Akande, a former spokesman for ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, criticized Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (ADC), for failing to unveil his manifesto two months before the 2027 presidential election. During an appearance on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily, Akande remarked that Nigerian politicians often neglect to document their plans for voters.

He stated that it is crucial for Obi to present his manifesto, as the public currently lacks information about it. Akande further urged Nigerians to stop waiting for a political savior and instead take responsibility for their leadership choices, emphasizing that change must begin at the community level.

He noted that those benefiting from the current political system have no incentive to change it and encouraged citizens to organize and vote in large numbers on election day to ensure their votes count.