The Peter Obi Media Office has accused state governors of plotting to undermine Nigeria’s democratic process forward of the 2027 common elections, warning that Nigerians will resist any try to manipulate the result of the polls.
The media workplace stated no quantity of electoral manipulation, intimidation or political manoeuvring would stop Nigerians from exercising their democratic rights and selecting their most popular leaders.
In a press release issued on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, and signed by its spokesman, Indris Zekeri Jnr, the workplace cautioned governors in opposition to pursuing political methods aimed toward retaining energy quite than incomes the boldness of the citizens.
Reacting to what it described as covert strikes by some governors to compromise the electoral process, the Peter Obi Media Office insisted that any election that failed to meet the requirements of freedom, equity and transparency could be rejected by Nigerians.
It acknowledged, “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 ought to be earned by service and public belief quite than preserved by 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 stated.
It added that Nigerians had been more and more dissatisfied with leaders who had failed to meet their expectations and had been decided to use their votes to demand political change.
The Peter Obi Media Office described the 2027 common election as a defining second for Nigeria, expressing confidence that voters would use the chance to reclaim the nation by the poll field.
It warned that makes an attempt to frustrate the individuals’s democratic decisions wouldn’t completely succeed, stressing that no stage of political intimidation or electoral manipulation may 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 selection of many Nigerians.
It argued that Obi represents a stronger political different due to what it described as his competence, capability, character, compassion and dedication to nationwide improvement.
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.
