Obi argued, “The consequences of electoral manipulation could threaten national stability and extend beyond our borders.”
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has advised that the United Nations, the European Union, and other international partners should not just fund Nigeria’s electoral body, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), but also demand accountability.
He made the demand late on Monday night in a post shared on the official X page of ‘Peter Obi Grassroots Commentary’.”
According to Obi, funding the commission without monitoring it and placing pressure on INEC to do the right thing cannot deliver a credible election for Nigerians.
The former Anambra State governor went on to argue that Nigeria cannot continue to spend billions on elections without results that the public can trust.
While noting that Nigerians want an election where their votes count, he said the international community has a role to play in ensuring the 2027 election is free, fair, and credible.
Writing on his verified handle, the NDC chieftain said, “Do not just fund INEC; hold INEC accountable. Nigeria cannot afford another compromised election.”
Obi added, “The consequences of electoral manipulation could threaten national stability and extend beyond our borders.
”The future of Nigeria’s democracy must not be sacrificed to political interests.”
Obi, Atiku Abubakar of the African Democratic Party (ADC), and Nigeria’s incumbent president and ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, are the front-runners for the 2027 presidential election.
