The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has raised serious concerns about his personal safety ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking in a recent interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, the former Anambra State governor hinted at a systemic plot to frustrate his businesses and undermine his presence in the political landscape.
When pressed on whether he is certain his name will be on the ballot in the next election cycle, Obi offered a chilling response, stating, “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you.”
The opposition leader further alleged that the current administration is actively targeting his livelihoods in an attempt to cripple him financially and emotionally.
Obi detailed the daily hurdles he faces, describing an environment of targeted obstruction designed to suppress opposition voices. “Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything,” Obi disclosed during the interview. “So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”
While Obi clarified that he was not leveling a direct, formal accusation against specific individuals within the administration, he maintained that the pattern of disruptions in his daily life points to a coordinated effort by authorities.
According to the politician, government actors deliberately avoid direct confrontation, opting instead for covert, bureaucratic hurdles to disrupt his routine operations. “They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally,” Obi asserted.
To buttress his claims, Obi recounted a recent encounter at a local airport where he believes he was singled out for harassment.
He revealed that security officials allegedly locked his vehicle while ignoring several other cars parked in the exact same vicinity.
Upon demanding an explanation, Obi noted that he was casually dismissed by the officer in charge. “But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?’” he recalled.
The political friction has reportedly extended into Obi’s social life, affecting his relationships with supporters who now fear government backlash by association.
The NDC candidate shared that close acquaintances have begun begging him to stay away from their private family events out of fear of state surveillance or retaliation. “I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is wedding, but please don’t come,’” Obi stated, highlighting the growing tension surrounding opposition figures in the country.
