Omooba77: Abuja — Former Anambra State Governor and Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Senate’s rejection of mandatory electronic transmission of election results, describing the decision as a grave setback to Nigeria’s democracy and a deliberate attempt to undermine electoral credibility ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi made his position known in a statement posted on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Thursday.
He began by calling for prayers for the souls of more than 150 persons reportedly killed in Kwara State, noting that the tragedy partly informed his delayed reaction to what he described as “outrageous and shameful” developments surrounding Nigeria’s electoral system.
According to him, the Senate’s refusal to adopt compulsory electronic transmission of results amounts to “an unforgivable act of electoral manipulation” and a direct assault on democratic principles.
Ads by “This failure to pass a clear safeguard is nothing short of a deliberate assault on Nigeria’s democracy,” Obi said, adding that by rejecting transparency measures, lawmakers were eroding the foundation of credible elections.
He questioned the purpose of government, asking whether it exists to ensure justice and order or to institutionalise chaos for the benefit of a few individuals.
Obi argued that the controversies, disputes and alleged irregularities that characterised previous elections, particularly the 2023 general election, were largely due to the failure to fully implement electronic transmission of results. He dismissed claims of technical “glitches” during the elections as excuses, noting that many African countries have successfully adopted electronic transmission to strengthen their democracies.
“While other African nations are moving forward, Nigeria, the so-called giant of Africa, continues to lag behind, dragging itself and the continent backwards,” he said.
The former governor also criticised Nigeria’s political elite, stating that resistance to reform by those in leadership positions was responsible for the country’s governance challenges.
“We waste time organising conferences and writing papers about Nigeria’s problems, when in reality, the leaders and elite are the problem,” he said, warning that continued resistance to reform was pushing the country towards what he described as a primitive system of governance.
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2027: Opposition blasts Senate for rejecting e-transmission of poll results Electoral Act: ‘ADC dead on arrival; Obi can never be president’ — Fayose Obi further warned that rejecting mandatory electronic transmission entrenches disorder and confusion aimed at perpetuating the interests of a small clique, urging leaders to think about the future of the country and the wellbeing of the next generation.
Referring to past remarks by international leaders, Obi noted that Nigeria often reacts angrily when criticised, but continues to validate those criticisms through actions that oppose transparency and reform.
“When we were called a ‘now disgraced nation,’ we were offended. Yet, with every act of resistance against reform, we continue to confirm those labels,” he said.
He cautioned that the alleged irregularities witnessed in the 2023 elections must not be repeated in 2027, calling on Nigerians to remain vigilant and committed to democratic principles.
Obi also urged the international community to pay attention to what he described as groundwork being laid for future electoral manipulation, warning that it poses serious risks to Nigeria’s democracy and development.
“A new Nigeria is possible,” he said, “but only if citizens collectively stand for transparency, accountability and credible governance.”
CyynthiaKiss: The United States condemns the horrific attack in Kwara state in Nigeria, which claimed the lives of more than 160 people, with the death toll still unconfirmed and many still unaccounted for. We express our deepest condolences to the families of those affected by this senseless violence. We welcome President Tinubu’s order to deploy security forces to protect villages in the area and his directive to federal and state officials to provide aid to the community and bring the perpetrators of this atrocity to justice.
Naijahero1: Please has he gone? We can't keep talking of Peter Obi all the time leaving our primary responsibilities. Nigerians are dying like flies, a reasonable president will prioritize safety and life over politics.
adeyaju, rino, Burob and other APC data boys will never ask tinubu such question their problem is Obi.
SadiqBabaSani: I hate the idea of U.S forces putting foot on Nigerian soil, I don't foresee them leaving anytime soon.
From antecedents, they want to turn us into another Afghanistan where they intend to stay for 20yrs.
We don't need U.S Soldiers on Nigerian Soil, Dear President Tinubu, please instead of these U.S guys, please hire South African Mercenaries who will give you results like they did with GEJ in 2014.
We are at war and for this reason, the US army is highly welcomed in Nigeria.
Since the north wants to turn Nigeria into a warzone with banditry and killer herdsmen, let the US army do the needful.
BlackViper: A woman with no formal medical qualifications defrauded the NHS by working as a health care support worker using a false ID, a court has heard.
Oluwabunmu Adeleiyi, 30, a Nigerian national living in Canton, Cardiff, on a student visa, worked at Neath Port Talbot Hospital and at the Caswell Clinic in Bridgend.
Cardiff Crown Court heard she and two accomplices used the same IDs to bill the NHS about £16,000 a month through different employment agencies.
Adeleiyi admitted four counts of fraud by false representation and was sentenced to 10 months imprisonment for each offence, to run concurrently and to be suspended for two years.
Two of the counts of fraud by false representation related to the hospital in Port Talbot and two to the medium secure mental health unit in Bridgend.
The court heard the fraud came to light when Adeleiyi checked out at the end of a night shift at the Caswell Clinic.
A receptionist noticed that a passport photo had been placed on the ID card, which was kept in a plastic wallet.
When challenged, Adeleiyi refused to hand over shift documentation.
The issue was escalated to senior management at the Swansea Bay University Health Board (SBUHB) who declared a critical incident.
'Patients and staff put at risk'
The health board's investigation found staff had noticed "bizarre" behaviour during her shifts, including locking herself in a room on a ward.
She also locked doors in corridors that were not allowed to be locked in case of fire or if staff were needed to help deal with violent patients.
Adeleiyi, who had no training in restraint techniques, had access to confidential patient notes and made additions to observation notes herself.
The court heard health bosses said the potential risks "could have been catastrophic".
Adeleiyi used the ID of a registered healthcare support worker who fled from the UK to Nigeria using a false passport.
Judge Recorder Mark Powell KC told Adeleiyi: "You put the patients at risk... you put staff at risk."
Adeleiyi was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community service.
Speaking after the hearing, Neil Jones, lead counter fraud specialist for SBUHB, said: "Today's sentence serves to illustrate that any fraud perpetrated against the NHS, especially where individuals target vulnerable patients or staff will be investigated fully and dealt with through the judicial system."
He said Adeleiyi had used fraudulent nursing agency identification supplied by an overseas organised crime group.
"Thankfully, she had minimal interaction with patients and a review carried out by the health board determined that no harm was caused to any patients," he said.
They will be disappointed because the gal in question is not Igbo
Had it being the gal is Igbo, by now this thread would've reached 15 pages and still counting. That is to tell sane minds how, irritating and hypocritical same Nigerians can be especially the agbadorians.
Kushites: I've never seen where a governor rules a state for nearly a decade, completes his term, and flees from the state to live in another state. In this case, Lagos.
It's extraordinary.
My question is this: Is it that Obi is not happy or satisfied with the work he did as governor, such that the idea of living there feels degrading to him?
Or is there something I'm missing?
Why is he running away from his kinsmen?
Why doesn't tinibu live in irabiji in Osun state his home town?
Why is tinibu running away from his kinsmen in irabiji?
Putinofrussia: Learn to read and understand. He couldn't do it single handedly but with his team.He made sure there was continuity so that his lofty dream like the Lekki ports,BRT Tec could come to pass. He would put Nigeria on the path of massive growth too and will make sure the person that comes on as President in 2031 continues with making Nigeria one of the greatest nation in the world.
Another fat lie! He built Lagos and he would put Nigeria on the path of massive growth
When will you people get tired of lies and propaganda from tinibus camp?
aswani: You voted who you did was the past, the current trend was you are the most tribalistic and you do so with a passion, this is based on the last Presidential elections.
Also stop conflating, I didn't say I was against you calling anyone names. Read carefully as it is draining keeping you focused. I said insults avd abuse of others that don't believe Peter Obí is a messiah.
You call President Tinubu a mandate thief and want to be taking seriously, who did he steal it from and why didn't they prove it in court?
If I were an Agbadorian, whatever that is, why would I be derogatory called Chinedu? Doesn't that tell you I am not falling in line with any camp.
The current trend brought tinibu who has succeeded in wrecking Nigeria. Were you expecting the great Igbos to vote tinibu, even when it's obvious to the Igbos that, tinibu will definitely wreck Nigeria?
Igbos are not like you guys that sees a trap and still walk into it. Igbos has the ability to see through a rock or a steel. That's why they were able to see that tinibu will bury what is left of Nigeria and it's happening exactly.
Have you asked yourself how, somebody that created fake clergymen and imams won an election? Somebody that is hated by many won an election and you are here talking about how Obi and his lawyers couldn't prove the mandate stealing in court as if you don't know that, eyeneck and judiciary are the weapons that was formed to work against the common man.
danvon: because the sit at home is inherently anti Nigeria and Igbo land is in Nigeria
Anti-nigeria you said Is Nigeria not anti-Igbo? So after treating Ndigboo like 3rd class citizens, you Nigerians still expect Igbos to love and embrace Nigeria?
Who can reason with Obidients when they shout stolen mandate, drugs baron etc.
You Obidients claim others are tribalistic, yet you gave overwhelming votes to your own tribesman in a way that has never happened in Nigeria before.
Anyway like I said, other people are waiting for you in 2027.
Are you denying the agbadorians after behaving like them?
If truly you are not an agbadorian, why are you against the names obidients call tinibu? And why are you in support of mandate stealing by tinibu?
We Are not tribalistic in nature everybody knows this fact including you. We vote people that we know they can deliver that's just the fact.
We voted Abiola, OBJ and Yar'Adua. We refused to vote Buhari and tinbu because we know they can never deliver. People can now see that Igbos are always right in choosing presidential candidates.
aswani: I respond to Obidients bad behaviour with good reason, they can dish out nonsense but can't take it.
If you see me show hate on Ndigbo, point it out and I will clarify what I wrote as it would have no doubt being interpretiled by you.
I love Ndigbo as they have been very good to me in life, I dislike Obidients as they lack comportment and manners to a man and woman.
The bolded is also applicable to you agbadorians. You and your fellow agbadorians are hypocrites that doesn't want to reason with any opposing voice. tinibu internetbugs lack comportment and decorum too.
There is no smoke without fire, for every attack obidients dish out to agbadorians something prompted it. And you agbados should stop complaining and accept the volcano you guys caused it's eruption.
If they don't invovle our neigbours from the East, then the coup is a diversion from the staples of data boys. To make the fake coup look real, they have to put a name from the East
They are always eager to make our neigbours look bad before they can condemn their masters Northerner who planned a failed gaslighting coup according to the manddate thieves
The bolded is exactly what madridguy and mascot87 are doing on this thread.
I know they will surely involve themselves in anything to destabilize the country.
One of the biggest mistake Baba Buhari did then was not picking those actors that turned EndSARS protest into a big chaos by using fake zobo colored Nigeria flag and doctored videos to instigates violence across Nigeria which Lagos State suffered most.
I no see you react like this to those northern military men, that are the big actors in the said coup. You don hear Igbo name now you don begin dey convulse.
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Is this how unity will be achieved in Biafra? Spits