Peter Obi elections statement urges Nigeria to adopt technology for free, fair, and timely polls like India’s democratic system
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has called on Nigeria to modernise its electoral process, citing India as a model for conducting large-scale, technology-driven elections.
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Obi made the remarks in a statement posted on his verified X handle on Tuesday.
Obi noted that India, the world’s largest democracy, with nearly one billion registered voters and more than 60 percent voter participation, manages over one million polling stations and thousands of political parties using technology that enables electronic transmission of results within days.
By contrast, Nigeria, with roughly 93 million registered voters less than 10 percent of India’s voter base struggles to conduct elections efficiently.
Obi highlighted that fewer than 20 percent of polling stations and only about 1 percent of political parties operate in Nigeria compared to India, with voter turnout often below 20 percent.
“The difference is leadership. In India, political leaders, legislators, and the judiciary work tirelessly for the welfare of their people and the future of their children, to do the right thing for the betterment of society, even amidst challenges,” Obi said.
He added that Nigerian leaders, by contrast, frequently implement policies that impoverish citizens and jeopardise the future of the country’s children.
Obi urged Nigerians to demand leaders who prioritise people, govern with integrity, and plan for a better tomorrow.
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Obi’s statement comes amid ongoing debates about electoral reform and the need for technological adoption to improve transparency and credibility in Nigeria’s elections.
