The media office of Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, has alleged a coordinated effort by the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) to prevent him from appearing on the ballot for the 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued by Ibrahim Umar on behalf of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR), the media office claimed that the plan has been ongoing since the conclusion of the 2023 elections.
“This underhanded plan has been in motion since the conclusion of the 2023 election, deliberately injecting crises into Obi’s Labour Party to prevent him from securing a foothold for the election,” the statement said.
The media office pointed to the prolonged leadership crisis within the Labour Party, arguing that it was orchestrated to weaken Obi politically, despite efforts to restore stability within the party.
It further alleged that “government infiltrators,” working alongside a “compromised judiciary,” have consistently frustrated attempts to resolve internal disputes. According to the statement, developments following Obi’s departure on December 31, 2025, and subsequent court rulings in early January 2026, were part of a broader scheme.
The group also referenced the involvement of Julius Abure and his faction, claiming judicial actions were selectively applied in ways that undermined Obi’s position.
Additionally, the media office alleged that pressure intensified after Obi aligned with the African Democratic Congress (ADC) coalition.
“They pursued bizarre legislative changes that culminated in a detrimental amendment to the Electoral Act, explicitly designed to exert pressure on the ADC and undermine Obi’s presidential ambitions,” the statement said.
It further accused authorities of manipulating the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to reinterpret a Court of Appeal ruling, leading to the delisting of ADC’s leadership and placing Obi and other aspirants at risk of losing a political platform.
The statement warned that such actions could create what it described as an “illusion of democratic choice,” alleging attempts to move Nigeria toward a one-party system.
“For this dictatorial agenda to succeed, it would be a profound disservice to millions of Nigerians… who desire a transformative vision for Nigeria,” it added.
The media office called on stakeholders to safeguard democratic values and ensure that Obi is allowed to contest and present his vision to the electorate in the 2027 elections.
What you should know
Peter Obi’s media office has accused the APC-led government of plotting to block his participation in the 2027 presidential election through political, legal, and institutional maneuvers.
The allegations highlight concerns about internal party crises, judicial independence, and electoral processes.
While these claims remain unproven, they add to growing political tension ahead of the 2027 elections and underscore the importance of transparent democratic practices in Nigeria.
