Peter Obi, a presidential hopeful of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, has expressed concerns about his safety, alleging that his businesses are being deliberately frustrated and suggesting he may not live to contest the election.
Speaking during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo and shared on X on Wednesday, Obi described what he said were persistent efforts to undermine him and other opposition figures.
Responding to a question on whether he would contest the 2027 presidential election, Obi said: “Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”
The former governor of Anambra State said he was not making a direct accusation against the government but maintained that he had experienced what he described as sustained obstruction in his daily activities.
According to him, opposition figures are facing increasing pressure from the authorities.
“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally,” Obi said, adding that he had also been denied benefits and entitlements due to him.
He cited an incident at an airport where he alleged officials locked his vehicle while leaving other parked vehicles untouched. Obi said that when he identified himself, the officer in charge dismissed his complaint.
“But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?'” he said.
Obi further claimed that some associates now avoid being seen with him in public for fear of possible repercussions. He said some supporters had privately asked him not to attend family celebrations.
“I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is wedding, but please don’t come,'” he said.
The Federal Government has not publicly responded to Obi’s allegations.
