Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has warned that violence could become a reality in Nigeria if political leaders continue to use forged certificates to contest elections.
Speaking on Sunday, Mr Obi said, “allowing politicians with
fake qualifications to run for office sends the wrong message to Nigerians and
weakens trust in leadership”.
“If we keep accepting forged certificates in our elections,
violence may become the future of our democracy,” he said, clarifying that
credibility and integrity must matter for anyone seeking public office.
The former governor of Anambra State made the remarks
following the attack on the African Democratic Congress, ADC, secretariat in
Bakassi, Cross River State, where suspected political thugs destroyed property
and disrupted an event.
Obi described the attack as “an assault on democracy
itself.”
He warned that acts, from certificate forgery to violent
attacks, reflect the decline of democratic standards in the country and, if
unchecked, could escalate tensions ahead of the 2027 elections.
The presidential aspirant urged Nigerians to demand
accountability and proper vetting of candidates, saying the future of peaceful
elections depends on leaders who are qualified and credible.
Advertise on NigerianEye.com to reach thousands of our daily users
No comments
Post a Comment
Kindly drop a comment below.
(Comments are moderated. Clean comments will be approved immediately)
Advert Enquires - Reach out to us at NigerianEye@gmail.com