The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over his personal safety, saying persistent intimidation and alleged harassment could prevent him from contesting the next presidential election.
Speaking during an interview with reporters on Wednesday, the former Anambra State governor said the pressure he currently faces goes beyond politics, claiming that opposition figures are increasingly being subjected to intimidation.
Obi said he could not confidently predict that he would participate in the 2027 presidential race, remarking that his future remains uncertain.
“I might not even be alive,” he said while responding to a question about his plans for the next election.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate alleged that his activities are being deliberately obstructed, although he did not directly accuse any individual or government institution of orchestrating the alleged actions.
According to Obi, the alleged intimidation is not limited to him but extends to other opposition politicians across the country.
“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition,” he said, adding that he has experienced repeated incidents that he believes were intended to frustrate him.
He cited an incident at an airport where he claimed officials locked his vehicle while other vehicles parked in the same area were left untouched.
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Obi said he identified himself to the official involved, but his explanation was allegedly ignored, reinforcing his belief that the action was deliberate.
The former governor also claimed that some of his associates have become reluctant to be seen with him in public, saying a number of acquaintances now avoid greeting him openly, while others have reportedly asked him not to attend family events to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Obi maintained that such experiences point to a broader climate of political intimidation that could discourage democratic participation and weaken opposition politics.
As of the time of this report, the federal government had not publicly responded to the allegations raised by Obi during the interview.
