“I Won the 2023 Election, I’ll Only Concede in 2027 If It’s Credible” — Obi

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he will only concede defeat in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is conducted in a credible manner.

Obi made the declaration while speaking during an interview, where he maintained that he won the 2023 presidential election.

“I won the 2023 election. I will only concede in 2027 if the election is credible,” Obi said.

The former Anambra State governor stressed that he would respect the decision of Nigerians if the 2027 election was conducted transparently and reflected the choice of voters.

He also criticised the practice of determining political leadership based on zoning, ethnicity or religion, arguing that competence should be the major consideration in choosing Nigeria’s leaders.

Obi said his interest in the 2027 election was driven by his desire to see Nigeria properly governed, adding that the country needs leaders who can address its economic and developmental challenges.

He further challenged Nigerians to focus on the credibility of candidates and the electoral process rather than relying on political arrangements that favour particular regions or groups.