By Abiola Olawale
As the countdown to the 2027 general elections begins to dominate the political landscape, Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a stern warning to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and all political stakeholders.
Obi, a two-term governor of Anambra State said that Nigeria cannot afford another cycle of electoral transparency disputes.
Taking to his social media accounts on Monday, Obi emphasized that the integrity of the ballot is the only way to restore faith in the country’s democracy.
He said: “Unlike in the past, in 2027 our votes MUST count, and all those who are there not to count the votes will be counted among those destroying Nigeria.
“I encourage everyone to remain at the polling units after voting to count and witness the counting and transmission of results. Those who refuse to allow the vote count will be made to count the full weight of the law against rigging. Let me reiterate: if you do not count our votes, we will count you among those who destroy our democracy, thereby destroying our future, and you must answer to the law.”
Obi’s message highlights the importance of vigilance at the polls and emphasizes the need to uphold the integrity of the electoral process.
He called on Nigerians to observe the counting of votes and warned that anyone attempting to subvert the people’s mandate will face legal consequences.
