2027: ‘If Obi fails Nigerians, we’ll remove him’ — NDC Reps aspirants
By Luminous Jannamike
ABUJA — House of Representatives aspirants from the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) issued a warning on Friday, asserting that Peter Obi could face removal from office should he be elected president in 2027 and fail to fulfill the expectations of Nigerians.
The comments arose during a press conference in Abuja, where NDC candidates, alongside members of the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), discussed their vision for an accountable and people-oriented opposition in the upcoming general elections.
This event followed the recent defection of Obi and former Kano State Governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso to the NDC amid ongoing discussions about an opposition coalition.
Nnamdi Iroegbu, an NDC aspirant for the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency in Imo State, emphasized the need for accountability in government. “Every government must be held accountable, including a Peter Obi presidency. If he fails to meet the demands of the Nigerian people, he will be dismissed,” Iroegbu asserted.
He further expressed optimism about the next legislative assembly, saying, “The 11th Assembly will not resemble its predecessors if Nigerians grant us their mandate. I urge Nigerians not to allow themselves to be used as tools by oppressors.”
Iroegbu also called for transparency in the electoral process. “There will be no breach in 2027. We will not accept results declared while we sleep. The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) must recognize its independence from the government.”
Backing the potential Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket, Akor Christian Oche, National Youth Leader of COPDEM, hailed the partnership as a robust political alliance. “Our consensus candidate, Peter Obi, has joined the NDC alongside Dr. Rabiu Kwankwaso and the entire Kwankwasiyya Movement. This is a promising formation for Nigerians,” Oche stated.
He noted that past divisions among the political class have largely been based on religious and ethnic lines, but he views the coalition as a favorable development.
The press conference, themed “Rescue Nigeria: Consolidating Hope, Building a New Beginning,” addressed pressing concerns such as economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and governance.
Gambari Ismaila, an aspirant for the Bwari Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, called for a national awakening. “This is our moment to declare enough is enough. Our hope is alive and rising, ready to confront failure and mediocrity,” he said.
Ismaila rejected a cycle of disappointment that surfaces every four years and highlighted the importance of a movement driven by justice, equity, security, and shared prosperity. He also acknowledged Henry Seriake Dickson, the NDC’s founder and National Leader.
Kingsley Ndube, an aspirant for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency of Anambra State, shared that many aspirants were motivated by a sense of patriotism rather than personal gain. “We are passionate about this country and plan to make our legislative duties people-oriented,” he explained.
Overall, participants reaffirmed their commitment to mobilizing support for the opposition coalition, aiming to forge a distinct path in Nigerian governance.
