2027: Obi vows to jail election riggers, even for one vote

Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has vowed to jail anyone who rigs an election under his administration, saying the punishment would apply even if only one vote was manipulated.

Obi made the declaration during an interview with ARISE NEWS on Thursday, September 24, 2026, while outlining his position on electoral integrity ahead of the 2027 election.

“I’ve said it, and I’ll say it again: if I am the serving president of this country, whoever rig elections will be in jail. Even for one vote, you will be in jail,” Obi said.

According to Vanguard, he also promised that opposition parties would not be harassed under his administration and would be consulted on major national decisions. Obi further pledged to allow political opponents to campaign freely, recalling that he permitted rival politicians to campaign in Anambra while he was governor.