Peter Obi Calls On Trump To Monitor INEC, Police Ahead Of 2027 Elections

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called on United States President Donald Trump and the international community to monitor the activities of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and the Nigeria Police ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi made the call in an open letter addressed to Trump and the international community, expressing concerns over the possibility of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) using state institutions to intimidate opposition members and suppress political participation.

He specifically urged the international community to closely monitor the activities and decisions of INEC Chairman, Prof. Joash Amupitan, and the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to ensure their institutions remain neutral and independent.

The former Anambra State governor warned that Nigeria could face another election characterised by intimidation, political violence, voter suppression and electoral manipulation if appropriate measures were not taken.

He insisted that the police must protect Nigerians irrespective of their political affiliations, while INEC must demonstrate transparency, independence and fairness in carrying out its constitutional responsibilities.

Obi also appealed to the United States government, the United Nations, the European Union, the African Union and other international democratic institutions to pay close attention to political developments in Nigeria.

He urged them to monitor the conduct of the country’s electoral and security institutions and hold individuals responsible for violations of democratic principles accountable.

According to him, Nigerians deserve the freedom to choose their leaders without fear, intimidation or manipulation.

“We will not accept a situation where state institutions are turned into instruments of political oppression. Nigeria belongs to all Nigerians, not one political party,” he said.

Obi further stressed that the international community must pay attention to Nigeria’s democratic process, insisting that the will of the people must prevail in the 2027 general elections.