2027 Poll: Nigerians Will Decide Tinubu’s Fate, Not Opposition — Peter Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter  Obi  has said the outcome of the 2027 presidential election will be determined by Nigerians’ assessment of the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration rather than by the popularity of any opposition candidate.

Obi made the remarks during an interview on Arise Television aired on Saturday, insisting that the next presidential election should be seen as a referendum on the performance of the current administration.

According to him, the 2027 election is fundamentally between Nigerians and the Tinubu government, as the electorate will decide whether the administration has delivered on its promises or failed to improve the lives of citizens.

“The election in 2027 is not between me and Tinubu. It is between Nigerians and the government of Tinubu. If Nigerians believe they are better off today than they were before, they should vote for the government. But if they think otherwise, they should choose another direction,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor argued that elections in a democracy should be about governance and the welfare of citizens rather than personalities or political rivalries

. He urged Nigerians to objectively assess the government’s performance based on their daily experiences and the state of the nation’s economy.

Obi said voters should evaluate the administration’s handling of key national issues, including insecurity, inflation, unemployment, rising cost of living, education, healthcare and economic growth before casting their ballots in 2027.

He maintained that Nigeria has enormous human and natural resources capable of transforming the country into one of the world’s leading economies if properly managed.

 However, he lamented that poor leadership, weak institutions and misplaced priorities have continued to hinder national development.

The NDC presidential candidate reiterated that his desire to lead the country was not driven by personal ambition but by a commitment to building a nation where government policies prioritise the welfare of the people, public resources are prudently managed and institutions function effectively.

Obi said his vision for Nigeria includes restoring public confidence in government, creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, investing in education and healthcare, improving national security and implementing policies that would generate employment opportunities, particularly for young people.

He also urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the democratic process despite the country’s current socio-economic challenges.

 He encouraged citizens to participate actively in the electoral process and use their votes to hold leaders accountable.

According to him, the future of Nigeria rests with the electorate, who have the constitutional responsibility to determine the country’s direction through informed and responsible voting.