2027: Utomi, Ohaa and Yesufu urge Nigerians to support Obi

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: October 29, 2026Country: Nigeria
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2027: Utomi, Ohaa and Yesufu urge Nigerians to support Obi

At an Obi-Kwankwaso town hall meeting in Enugu, Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) figures Pat Utomi, Chinyeaka Ohaa and Aisha Yesufu urged Nigerians to mobilise grassroots support for Peter Obi’s 2027 presidential bid. Utomi said the Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso ticket could address Nigeria’s economic, political and security challenges, and called on voters to cast their ballots and defend them through lawful means. Ohaa described the alliance as an opportunity to strengthen national unity and inclusive governance, while Yesufu urged citizens to take an active part in the election.

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