On Monday, August 18, 2025, former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader Mr. Peter Obi issued a passionate call to action on social media, urging Nigerians to take ownership of their democratic rights ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In his tweet, Obi emphasized the critical role of the Permanent Voter’s Card (PVC) in shaping the future of the nation.
“PVC is the bridge to a New Nigeria,” Obi declared, as he appealed to Nigerians of all ages to register, collect, and safeguard their voter cards.
He described the PVC as the most powerful tool in a democracy—“the voice of the voiceless, the shield of the weak, and the weapon of the poor.”
The message directly addressed the issue of vote buying and election manipulation.
Obi cautioned citizens not to fall for the deceptive practices of corrupt politicians who use money to purchase votes, warning that such individuals are not offering help but investing in their own access to public funds.
He stressed that these politicians only seek power for personal gain, often at the cost of critical public services like education, healthcare, and job creation.
In a scathing rebuke of both buyers and sellers of votes, Obi stated that selling a vote is tantamount to selling the future, including essential opportunities for better living standards and societal development.
He warned that the act of vote trading directly undermines democracy and contributes to the cycle of poverty and bad governance.
Obi wrote, “To those who sell their votes, you are not just selling an election, you are selling the very opportunities that would have lifted you and your family out of poverty. You are selling the schools that your children should have attended, the hospitals that should save your loved ones and the jobs that would have given you dignity and a better life.”
Obi also urged Nigerians to organize themselves to make election rigging difficult.
He called for a collective stand against political corruption, insisting that true change can only come when citizens actively participate in the democratic process and hold leaders accountable.
“The power to change this country is in your hands,” he said. “Vote for leaders of competence, character, capacity, and compassion.”
As Nigeria prepares for another pivotal election season, Obi’s message serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for a more transparent, people-centered democracy. His appeal was not just a political statement, but a rallying cry for national renewal.
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