‘I won 2023 election; will only concede in 2027 if credible’ — Obi

Vanguard News | 10-09-2026 10:32am |

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has said he will concede defeat in the 2027 presidential election if the poll is free, fair, and credible. He stated this in an interview aired on Arise TV on Thursday, saying he would respect the will of Nigerians if they chose another candidate. However, Obi maintained that he won the 2023 presidential election, saying those who conducted the poll knew what happened. When asked about the idea of a "turn-by-turn" presidency, Obi said elections should not be determined by such arrangements.

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