Peter Obi warns that votes must count in the 2027 elections, urging citizens to monitor polling and pledging legal action against rigging
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that votes must be fully counted in the 2027 general elections, warning that anyone attempting to undermine the process would face legal consequences.
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In a statement shared via his verified X handle on Monday, Obi stressed that, unlike previous elections, Nigerians would insist on the proper recording of every valid ballot.
He urged citizens to remain at polling units after casting their votes to witness both counting and the transmission of results, highlighting the importance of electoral transparency in safeguarding Nigeria’s democracy.
“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,” Obi said.
He continued: “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 votes count will be made to count the full weight of the law against rigging.”
Obi reiterated his warning, saying, “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.”
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The former presidential candidate’s statement underscores growing public demands for transparency and accountability as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general elections.
