Election Results: Criminality Witnessed In 2023 Will Not Be Tolerated In 2027 – Peter Obi Declares

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has responded to the Senate’s decision to reject the bill that sought to make electronic transmission of election results mandatory.

The politician warned that the decision may deepen doubts about Nigeria’s democratic future ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi linked his reaction to the mood of national grief following the death of over 150 people in a recent tragedy in Kwara State, saying such moments should force leaders to reflect on governance and the value of human life.

The former Anambra governor noted that the decision on election results came at a time when Nigerians are already questioning the direction of the country.

According to him, the refusal to back electronic transmission weakens trust in the electoral process and opens the door to disputes and confusion that have followed past elections.

He recalled the problems that surrounded the 2023 general election, arguing that the failure to fully use technology created room for avoidable tension and loss of confidence in the system.

Obi also compared Nigeria with other African countries that have adopted electronic transmission to improve credibility in elections, stating that Nigeria should not be moving backwards while others move forward.

He blamed the country’s problems not on a lack of ideas or discussions, but on the unwillingness of leaders to allow reforms that promote order and fairness.

He warned that resisting transparent processes only benefits a small group while harming the nation and its future generations.

Obi stressed that leadership should focus on building a country where elections are clear, orderly, and trusted by the people.

The former Anambra State governor further cautioned that Nigerians may no longer accept the kind of practices seen in previous elections, urging citizens to remain alert and committed to peaceful and lawful efforts to protect democracy.

He also called on the international community to pay attention to actions that could threaten credible elections in the future.