Peter Obi: I may not survive until 2027 election

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has said he may not live to contest the next presidential election, alleging that the Federal Government has been deliberately frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures.

Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo. A clip of the interview was shared on Jideonwo’s X account on Wednesday.

Speaking on his political future, the former Anambra State governor said the pressure and challenges he has faced have become so intense that he cannot be certain he will still be alive before the 2027 elections.

“Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive,” Obi said.

He clarified that he was not making a direct accusation against any individual but maintained that his experiences point to deliberate attempts to obstruct his activities.

According to him, “It’s not an accusation. I know. I get frustration every day. Because you do things that you think would be normal, it is not normal anymore.

“They won’t come directly and say, ‘Oh, we’re doing this,’ but you can see their hand in virtually everything.”

Obi also alleged that opposition politicians, not just himself, have become targets of intimidation.

“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally. I am being attacked personally. Everything. Even to provide me with necessary things that I should have been entitled to, not at all,” he said.

To support his claims, Obi recounted a recent incident at an airport where he alleged that officials locked his vehicle while leaving others untouched.

“I had a case recently at the airport, where people who work in the airport came and locked my car. And I said, ‘It’s me.’ The person in charge said he doesn’t care.

“But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?'”

He further claimed that some acquaintances now avoid greeting him publicly for fear of possible repercussions, while others have reportedly asked him not to attend family events to avoid attracting unwanted attention.

The Federal Government has not responded to Obi’s allegations.