2027: Your plot to control electoral course of received't work – Obi Media Office to govs

The Peter Obi Media Office has accused state governors of plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democratic course of forward of the 2027 normal elections, warning that Nigerians will resist any try to control the end result of the polls.

The media workplace mentioned no quantity of electoral manipulation, intimidation or political manoeuvring would forestall Nigerians from exercising their democratic rights and selecting their most well-liked leaders.

In an announcement issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and signed by its spokesman, Indris Zekeri Jnr, the workplace cautioned governors towards pursuing political methods aimed toward retaining energy quite than incomes the boldness of the voters.

Reacting to what it described as covert strikes by some governors to compromise the electoral course of, the Peter Obi Media Office insisted that any election that failed to fulfill the requirements of freedom, equity and transparency could be rejected by Nigerians.

It said, “Regardless of their fraudulent efforts, they are presenting a poor product, and Nigerians will select the best option available in the market.”

The media workplace additional condemned what it described as rising desperation amongst some governors, accusing them of prioritising electoral manipulation over delivering good governance.

According to the assertion, management needs to be earned via service and public belief quite than preserved via deceit, intimidation or interference with democratic establishments.

“Leadership is a privilege earned through service; it is not a mandate to retain power through deceit, intimidation, or interference with the democratic process,” the assertion mentioned.

It added that Nigerians have been more and more dissatisfied with leaders who had failed to fulfill their expectations and have been decided to make use of their votes to demand political change.

The Peter Obi Media Office described the 2027 normal election as a defining second for Nigeria, expressing confidence that voters would use the chance to reclaim the nation via the poll field.

It warned that makes an attempt to frustrate the folks’s democratic decisions wouldn’t completely succeed, stressing that no degree of political intimidation or electoral manipulation might erase the collective will of Nigerians.

The assertion additionally reaffirmed the workplace’s help for former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, describing him as the popular alternative of many Nigerians.

It argued that Obi represents a stronger political various due to what it described as his competence, capability, character, compassion and dedication to nationwide growth.

The media workplace expressed confidence that Obi possesses the management qualities required to deal with Nigeria’s challenges and restore the nation’s dignity, prosperity and hope.

“The mandate rests with the people. Nigeria must function again, and it will be OK,” the assertion concluded.