I’ve never rigged or sponsored thugs — Peter Obi

Peter Obi, who contested for the presidency under the Labour Party (LP), has declared that he has no history tied to political violence or electoral misconduct.

In a post shared via his official X account on Tuesday, he encouraged the public to dig into his political background, assuring them that his campaigns have remained peaceful and free of fraud.

“Throughout my political journey, I have never been involved in thuggery, the snatching of ballot boxes, or any form of electoral malpractice,” he wrote.

“I challenge anyone: conduct your investigations. You will find no stains of rigging or violence associated with my name.”

Obi, who once served as governor of Anambra State, emphasized that he has consistently upheld respectful and honest political engagement, adding that his opponents were never subjected to unfair treatment during elections.

“Ask those who have contested against me —none were ever denied their rights, framed, or falsely accused,” Obi said.

“None was asked to place their advert materials or break the bank to do so. I believe in fair competition, not manufactured victories.”

He further explained that seeking political power has never been a desperate pursuit for him. Instead, he avoids toxic campaigns, insults, or overpromising.

According to him, his driving force has always been the desire to see Nigeria move forward, not the pursuit of personal power, and he believes leadership should be anchored on trust, responsibility, and transparency.

He also reiterated his earlier position regarding the 2027 general election, where he proposed a single term in office if elected — and insisted that four years is enough to transform the country.

“I still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years, if given the mandate to rule this country, is generating so much agitation. By this feeling, we are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months,” he said.

“In four years we can confront corruption head-on, redirecting resources to priority areas.

“For instance, the trillions used to acquire new presidential jets and other unnecessary expenses at this time could have been channelled into education, healthcare, or infrastructure.

“Within the same period, we can ensure that the rule of law is strictly followed.”