Peter Obi has criticised recent changes in Nigeria’s electoral laws, warning that they undermine accountability and ethical leadership in the country.
In a post on his verified X handle on Friday, Obi
highlighted what he described as a troubling contradiction in the political
system.
He noted that while lawmakers have proposed fines of N10
million and up to two years in prison for dual political party membership, they
have simultaneously removed certificate forgery, age falsification, and false
declarations as grounds for challenging an election in a tribunal.
“This is in direct contradiction to the provisions of the
Constitution of Nigeria (1999, as amended),” Obi said.
He questioned the priorities of the political system: “In
any serious democracy, the gravest offense in public life is deceiving the
people to gain power. Submitting false documents, falsifying one’s age, forging
certificates, and making dishonest declarations to electoral authorities are
among the most serious offenses in any democracy. Such actions not only lead to
automatic disqualification but also warrant criminal prosecution.”
Obi emphasised that the current system seems more focused on
protecting political structures than upholding truth.
“There is no justification for prioritising punishment for
party alignment over punishing false certificates, forgery, and other forms of
deception in the pursuit of public office,” he said.
He further stated, “Laws should strengthen democracy, not
weaken it. They should promote ethical leadership rather than lower standards
for those who aspire to govern. A nation cannot rise above the integrity of its
leaders. If we truly want a better Nigeria, our laws must defend truth,
character, competence, and accountability. We cannot continue to tolerate
criminal behavior.”
Obi concluded by revealing that, “A New Nigeria is
possible.”
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