Elections Are Rigged Because Nigerians Allow It” — Peter Obi
Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has stated that electoral malpractice in Nigeria persists largely because citizens do not do enough to protect their votes.
Speaking during a recent visit to Washington, D.C., Obi said he is committed to ensuring votes are protected in the 2027 elections but emphasized that the responsibility ultimately lies with Nigerians.
Elections are rigged in Nigeria because Nigerians want it to be rigged. I will do whatever is possible to protect votes come 2027 election, but it is now left for Nigerians to decide if their votes will count. Because if you vote and stay in your polling unit and insist your votes must count, it will be counted. But some Nigerians would rather vote and go home, then hours later go to night vigil to start praying, because they think they are the only ones God created. The problem of Nigeria is leadership.” He said
