The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said he may not be alive before the election, alleging that the government is deliberately frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures.
Obi made the statement during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo.
Speaking about his chances of contesting in 2027, the former Anambra State governor said the pressure he faces has become so much that he cannot be sure he will still be alive by then.
“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,” Obi said.
He, however, said he was not accusing any particular person but believed his experiences showed deliberate attempts to stop his activities.
“It’s not an accusation. I know. I get frustration every day. They won’t come directly and say, ‘Oh, we’re doing this,’ but you can see their hand in virtually everything,” he said.
Obi said the alleged actions were not only against him but also affected opposition politicians generally.
“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally. I am being attacked personally. Everything,” he said.
He also mentioned an 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.”
Obi further claimed that some people avoid publicly associating with him because they fear becoming targets.
“I see people I know at the airport, they will not greet me because they are scared of what might happen if they do.
”He added that some supporters had asked him not to attend their family events to avoid attracting attention.
The Federal Government has not responded to Obi’s allegations.