Former Anambra State governor and 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned that electoral officials who fail to count votes in the 2027 general elections would be held accountable, stressing that Nigerians must defend the sanctity of their ballots.
Obi issued the warning while addressing supporters during a political engagement in Akwa Ibom State, where he emphasised voter participation and the need for transparency in the electoral process.
“In the upcoming election in 2027, anybody who refuses to count our vote, we will count the person join. Anybody who refuses to count our votes in 2027, we will count him,” Obi declared to a cheering crowd.
Although he did not elaborate on what form such “counting” would take, the former presidential candidate stressed that the integrity of the ballot must be protected, urging citizens to remain vigilant before, during and after the polls.
Obi reiterated that credible elections remain central to Nigeria’s democratic stability, adding that voter apathy and manipulation of results had continued to undermine public trust in the system.
Political observers say his latest comments reflect lingering concerns from the 2023 presidential election, in which Obi contested under the platform of the Labour Party after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party over disagreements surrounding its nomination process.
His 2023 campaign gained significant traction nationwide, particularly among young voters, and was widely associated with calls for transparency, accountability and reform of the electoral system.
In December 2025, Obi formally joined the African Democratic Congress, signalling his continued participation in national politics and preparations for the 2027 contest.
Analysts believe his move to the ADC is part of broader realignments ahead of the next general elections, as opposition figures strategise to challenge the ruling party.
At the Akwa Ibom event, Obi urged Nigerians to support peaceful and credible elections, insisting that the power to determine leadership ultimately rests with the electorate.
“Our votes must count. Democracy works only when the will of the people is respected,” he said.
The 2027 general elections are expected to shape the country’s political direction amid growing public debate over governance, economic reforms and institutional accountability.
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