The official campaign period for the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections in Nigeria began on August 19, 2026, according to the Independent National Electoral Commission. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State and candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, launched his campaign at a press conference on August 21, 2026, with the message that Nigeria can and must work. Obi argues that the country's resources can be harnessed for security and prosperity if managed with competence and discipline.
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