Obi declares that Nigerians' votes must count

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Politics

Obi declares that Nigerians' votes must count

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, stated that all Nigerians' votes must count in the upcoming 2027 elections. Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, claimed that the revival of corruption allegations against Abubakar is politically motivated. Additionally, political parties in Jigawa have signed a peace accord ahead of the 2027 elections.

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