‘Say what I’ve done wrong’ – Obi challenges Nigerians

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Peter Obi

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Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has challenged Nigerians to scrutinise his background and publicly identify any wrongdoing he may have committed.

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Obi issued the challenge on Thursday in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during a town hall meeting with voters tagged “Obi Talks Nigeria”, where he fielded questions on the 2027 general election.

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The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had made their personal and educational backgrounds available for public scrutiny.

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“I want to give every Nigerian the opportunity to know who I am,” Obi said.

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“Both of us have presented our backgrounds, from our dates of birth to our schools, education and all, to the people. You can go and verify our backgrounds worldwide, anywhere.”

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Obi’s comments come amid renewed scrutiny of the backgrounds and records of politicians positioning themselves for the 2027 presidential election.

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He also made a veiled reference to his legal dispute with Kenneth Okonkwo, his former spokesperson during the 2023 presidential campaign, over alleged defamatory comments concerning their past dealings.

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According to Obi, he instituted the legal action after Okonkwo claimed to possess information about his past that could shock Nigerians.

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“We have sued somebody in court. He said he knows something he can say and the people will be shocked. I said I want you to say what people will be shocked about,” Obi said.

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“And I’m challenging every Nigerian. If there is anything that you know I have done that is wrong, say it out now.

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“I’m challenging the world over: if you know anything that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has done that is wrong, say it out now.”

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The NDC candidate said anyone aspiring to occupy the highest political office in the country must emerge through a credible and transparent process.

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“You cannot continue to answer His Excellency when the process that got you there is not excellent,” he said.

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