Obi clarifies ‘ready to die’ comment, says it was symbolic
Peter Obi clarifies his ‘ready to die’ comment, explaining it was a symbolic statement of his commitment to protecting votes in the 2027 election. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-clarifies-ready-to-die-comment-says-it-was-symbolic/
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the New Nigeria Development Congress for 2027, has explained his recent statement about being "ready to die" for his votes. The former Anambra State governor clarified that the remark was symbolic and not a call for violence. Obi made the comment in response to another participant at a gathering in Port Harcourt who claimed Nigerians were prepared to die to defend their votes.
He said the statement was meant to show his dedication to protecting and ensuring that Nigerian votes are counted.
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