The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, says he may not be alive to contest the poll, alleging that the government is frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures.

Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude, which media personality Chude Jideonwo posted on X on Wednesday.

Responding to a question on whether there was a possibility he might not be a candidate in 2027, Obi said, “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you.

“Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”

He, however, clarified that he was not making direct accusations but described daily experiences of obstruction.

“It’s not an accusation. I know. I get frustration every day. Because you do things that you think would be normal—it is not normal anymore.

“They won’t come directly and say, ‘Oh, we’re doing this,’ but you can see their hand in virtually everything,” Obi said.

Asked whether the government was attacking him personally, the former Anambra State governor said the alleged treatment extended to members of the opposition.

“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally. I am being attacked personally. Everything. Even to provide me with necessary things that I should have been entitled to, not at all,” he said.

Obi cited an incident at an airport where he claimed officials locked his car despite other vehicles being parked in the same area.

“I had a case recently at the airport, where people who work in the airport came and locked my car. And I said, ‘It’s me.’ The person in charge said he doesn’t care.

“But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?’”

He further alleged that some people now avoided publicly associating with him for fear of becoming targets.

“And I see people I know at the airport, they will not greet me because they are fearing that if they greet me…”

The former Labour Party presidential candidate also claimed that some supporters had discouraged him from attending family events.

“And I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is wedding, but please don’t come,’” he said.

Obi did not provide evidence to support his allegations during the interview, and the Federal Government had yet to respond to his claims as of the time of filing this report.

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Governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC) who are serving their first term have unanimously endorsed President Bola Tinubu for a second term in office, declaring their support for the continuation of the Renewed Hope agenda beyond the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement was contained in a communiqué issued after a meeting of APC first-term governors held in Kebbi State on Tuesday.

The governors said their decision was informed by the need for policy continuity, economic stability and sustained national reforms, stressing that their support for the President went beyond partisan politics.

“Our support for President Bola Tinubu is not based on politics alone.

“It is based on the conviction that Nigeria requires courageous leadership, policy continuity, stronger federal-state collaboration and a development path that rewards production, enterprise, agriculture, innovation and hard work,” the communiqué stated.

The governors acknowledged the economic hardship being experienced by many Nigerians but argued that the reforms introduced by the Tinubu administration were necessary to reposition the country’s economy.

“We acknowledge the sacrifices Nigerians have made in this period of economic adjustment. Families, workers, farmers, traders, transporters, young people, women and vulnerable citizens have all felt the weight of current realities. We do not dismiss these difficulties,” they said.

According to the communiqué, the governors declared their “total support” for Tinubu and backed the continuity of his administration beyond 2027.

“We declare our total support for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and for the continuity of the Renewed Hope agenda beyond 2027.

“We make this declaration as a commitment to national recovery, shared prosperity, democratic stability and the protection of the Nigerian federation,” they stated.

The APC governors also urged Nigerians to remain patient with the ongoing reforms, saying the country should not abandon policies which were laying the foundation for long-term prosperity.

“The real question is whether Nigeria should abandon reform midway or stay the course, correct what needs correction, expand relief for the vulnerable, and allow the foundations being laid to produce lasting results,” the communique read.

The APC governors also commended the President for taking what they described as difficult but necessary decisions in the national interest and urged the Federal Government to continue expanding interventions aimed at easing hardship, particularly in food production, transportation, social protection, rural livelihoods and security.

On security, the governors expressed concern over persistent insecurity across parts of the country, including kidnapping, terrorism, banditry and attacks on schools.

They condemned the abduction of children and attacks on innocent citizens, pledging stronger collaboration among the federal and state governments, security agencies, traditional institutions and community leaders to improve security.

“We condemn, in the strongest terms, the abduction of children, kidnapping of innocent citizens, attacks on schools, killing of vulnerable persons and all acts of terror and criminality that undermine education, economic life, public confidence and national peace,” the governors noted.

The governors further acknowledged that their support for Tinubu must be matched by improved performance in their respective states.

“We shall not merely ask Nigerians to support the President; we shall give Nigerians reasons to believe by working harder, delivering visible results and ensuring that federal reforms translate into local benefits,” the statement noted.

They pledged to prioritise agriculture and food security, education, healthcare, rural infrastructure, youth and women empowerment, job creation, investment promotion, energy access, revenue reforms and transparent governance.

They concluded by resolving to seek re-election based on their records in office.

“Our re-election efforts shall be anchored on performance, not propaganda; service, not sentiment; unity, not division; and results, not noise.

“We shall go to our people, present our records, listen to their concerns, correct our shortcomings and seek their continued trust in the interest of stability and development,” the governors said.

The meeting also addressed reports of attacks on Nigerians and other African nationals in South Africa, with the governors condemning xenophobia and calling on South African authorities to protect foreign residents and ensure justice for victims.

The communiqué was signed by all the APC first-term governors who met in Kebbi State on Tuesday.

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The candidate of the All Progressives Congress in the August 15, Osun State Governorship poll, Bola Oyebamiji, has appealed to the electorate not sell their votes in the forthcoming poll.

Oyebamiji said rather than commercialise their vote, voters in the state should use their Permanent Voters Cards wisely and use it to elect him as governor.

The APC candidate spoke in Osogbo, on Sunday at a meeting held with the leadership and members of the Ansar-u-Deen Society in the State.

The ex-Osun State Finance Commissioner, who declared that if voted as governor, he will
redirect the state to the path of growth and development, said details of his plans had been put in a document that will  guide his actions as governor.

“The PVC is an instrument that confers right on each person to have a say in deciding who leads or preside over their affairs for a stipulated period. I am appealing to our people not to commercialise their PVC but use it wisely to vote for someone that has capacity and potential to lead appropriately.

“I am assuring you all that once you vote for me, we will immediately return the state to the path of growth and development. It is in our manifesto the way we will lead you and the state to enviable heights among comity of states in the federation,” Oyebamiji said.

He urged the society to intercede for the state in prayers, adding that residents must allow peace to reign before and after the poll.

He added, “I urged you as congregation, especially religious leaders to continue to pray for peace and talk to our people to allow peace reign before and after the election in the State, nobody should be killed for the sake election.

“Our people, including politicians should please allow peace, so that our people can throng to the polling units to vote for the progress and development of Osun State.”

Earlier, the Secretary, Ansar-u-Deen Society in Osun State, Hafiz Akande, described Oyebamiji as a listening leader, a devoted family man, and a practicing Muslim who operates with the deep fear of Allah.

Akande said the society remains apolitical but will not abandon any a Muslim interested in public positions.

“Let me state clearly that as a corporate body, ADS remains non-partisan. However, the Society will never rebuke, sideline, or abandon our own who show an active interest in governance. The Society fully recognizes the need to support our members who aspire to positions of authority.

“We firmly believe that authority is a sacred trust (Amanah) from Allah, and no one attains it except by His divine permission. Therefore, it is a noble pursuit for our members to strive for leadership with sincerity and competence for the ultimate benefit of the wider society,” Akande said.

Electorate in Osun State will be going to the poll on August 15 to elect a governor in an election where the incumbent governor, Ademola Adeleke is seeking re-election on the platform of the Accord Party.

Fourteen political parties will be fielding candidates in the poll.

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