A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has urged Nigerians to remain vigilant ahead of the 2027 general elections, stressing that every vote must count and warning against any attempt to undermine the electoral process.
In a post titled “Our Votes Must Count” shared via his official X handle on Monday, the former Anambra State governor called on citizens to stay at their polling units after casting their ballots to observe the counting and transmission of results, describing public participation as vital to protecting democracy.
“Unlike in the past, in 2027 our votes MUST count, and all those who are there not to count the votes will be counted among those destroying Nigeria,” he wrote.
Obi encouraged voters to actively monitor proceedings to ensure transparency and credibility.
“I encourage everyone to remain at the polling units after voting to count and witness the counting and transmission of results,” he said.
He also warned that any individual who attempts to obstruct the process would face legal consequences.
“Those who refuse to allow the votes count will be made to count the full weight of the law against rigging,” he stated.
Reiterating his position, Obi added that anyone undermining the integrity of the electoral process would be held accountable for jeopardising Nigeria’s democratic future.
“Let me reiterate: if you do not count our votes, we will count you among those who destroy our democracy, thereby destroying our future, and you must answer to the law,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission has released the timetable for the 2027 elections. Party primaries are scheduled to hold between May 22 and June 20, 2026.
The presidential and National Assembly elections are slated for February 20, 2027, while governorship and state assembly polls will take place on March 6, 2027.
