The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and the party’s Kogi East Senatorial candidate, Peter Ameh, have called for free, fair and credible elections ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They made the call on Sunday during a thank-you tour organised for Ameh in Ogugu, Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, following his emergence as the NDC senatorial candidate for Kogi East.
Mr Obi urged the Independent National Electoral Commission to resist any attempt to manipulate the electoral process, stressing that the wishes of Nigerian voters must be respected.
He said the 2027 campaign should focus on issues affecting Nigerians rather than politicians simply asking people about their problems.
According to Mr Obi, his major concern was not the outcome of the election but whether Nigerians would be able to protect their votes and have them properly counted.
“What worries me is the people and how they will protect their votes on election day.”
He urged Nigerians to ensure that the 2027 elections are free, fair and credible, adding that voters must elect leaders based on competence, capacity, character, compassion and commitment to national development.
Obi highlights poverty, farmers’ struggles
The NDC presidential candidate also expressed concern over worsening economic conditions and poverty, particularly in rural communities.
He said Nigeria’s vast agricultural potential remained largely untapped because farmers lacked adequate support to produce enough food for the country.
Mr Obi called for leadership with the vision and capacity to address the challenges confronting Nigerians and reverse what he described as the country’s backward trajectory.
Ameh demands better representation
Speaking separately, NDC Kogi East senatorial candidate Peter Ameh said the region had no reason to remain underdeveloped given its fertile land and abundant mineral resources.
He cited poor roads in areas around Ankpa and Enjema despite the region’s coal deposits and ongoing commercial activity.
Mr Ameh also described the state of primary healthcare facilities across Kogi State as unacceptable and called for renewed investment in schools and public health institutions.
He urged voters to examine the track records and capacity of candidates before deciding who should represent them at the National Assembly.
‘Protect your votes’
Mr Ameh alleged that votes previously cast by residents had been “stolen” and urged voters to remain vigilant during the 2027 elections.
“Today, we are charging the people to go out, vote and protect their votes because it is through the votes they cast that we will have good roads and basic amenities that will provide for our children and secure their future.”
He said the interests of the people must take priority over personal political ambitions.
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