By Chioma Gabriel
The presidential hopeful for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, in the upcoming 2027 elections, Mr Peter Obi, has raised the alarm over his safety and the systematic frustration of his businesses, claiming he “might not even be alive” to contest the next poll.
Speaking during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality, Chude Jideonwo, and shared on X yesterday, Obi painted a grim picture of the challenges facing opposition figures in Nigeria.
When pressed on whether he would definitively be on the ballot in 2027, Obi responded bluntly: “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.”
While the former Anambra State governor clarified that he wasn’t levelling a formal, direct accusation, he insisted his daily life is plagued by targeted obstruction. He noted that while authorities avoid direct confrontation, their “hand” is visible in the routine hurdles he faces.
