Peter Obi
The Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has emphatically said that there can never be a repeat of the mistakes made during the 2023 general elections where his supporters were denied victory.
He made the promise in Akwa Ibom State while addressing members of the Obidient Movement, in continuation of his State tours, preparatory to the 2027 general elections.
Daily Sun reports that Obi, while warning the electoral umpire, said: “In 2027, you will either count the votes correctly, or you will be counted. We must all be ready to defend our votes.
“My dear brothers and sisters of the Obidient Movement in Akwa Ibom State,
I bring you warm greetings and unwavering hope.
“From the creeks to the cities, from every village square to every university campus, from every market and professional circle, the time has come to rise in your numbers.
“The time has come to move from passion to structure, from structure to strategy and from strategy to victory.”
He further explained that the Obidient Movement was never about an election. “It is about a new Nigeria, disciplined, competent, compassionate and accountable.
“It is about restoring dignity to leadership and power to the people. History will remember that Akwa Ibom stood tall in that struggle.
“Today, I call on every coordinator, every volunteer, every youth leader, every courageous woman and every wise elder to mobilize from every nook and cranny of our dear state. Organize ward meetings. Strengthen your polling unit structures. Register, revalidate and align.
“As we consolidate our political strength, we must strategically channel our collective energy into the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as our vehicle for transformation and victory in 2027.”
Meanwhile, Obi has said that his ADC coalition was not just a political alignment, but a strategic movement towards winning power to serve the people.
“Let no one sit on the sidelines. Let no one say, ‘My voice does not matter.’ Let no one underestimate the power of a united people.
“When we move together, we are unstoppable. When we organise, we win. When we vote, we transform nations.
“Akwa Ibom has always been known for strength, resilience and excellence.
Now is the moment to translate that strength into structured political participation. Recruit, register, educate, mobilise and protect the vote.
“Let every ward echo with determination. Let every LGA shine with organisation. Let every household hear the message of hope. 2027 is not just another election year, it is a defining moment.
“Victory will not come by wishful thinking; it will come through disciplined mobilisation.
“Rise, Obidients of Akwa Ibom. Rise in your thousands. Rise in unity. Rise in strategy. Rise in commitment.
“Together, under one banner and with one purpose, we march towards 2027 and by the grace of God and the strength of the people, we shall prevail.”
