File: NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress in the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has criticised religious leaders for allegedly praying for politicians he described as criminals, saying the development was among signs that Nigeria was facing a crisis.
Obi spoke on Tuesday at the 2026 Goodluck Jonathan Foundation Democracy Dialogue in Bauchi, the Bauchi State capital, where he also faulted the judiciary and electoral system for what he described as declining standards in the country.
He said, “Our religious leaders are now praying for criminal politicians for blessings. We have a crisis. And above all, our judges are now singing on your mandate.”
The former Anambra State governor also recalled spending three years in court challenging his defeat, saying five judges he had never met delivered judgments in his favour.
