Obi should honour his pledge to quit 2027 race – APC

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged Peter Obi, the Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, to withdraw from the 2027 presidential race due to alleged financial liabilities from his time as governor of Anambra State. In a statement released by the APC Presidential Campaign Council, it was emphasized that Obi should fulfill his pledge to step aside from the presidential race if these liabilities were proven.

The council argued that official financial records have confirmed these liabilities and called on Obi to uphold his commitment. Additionally, the council criticized Obi for his recent comments to the BBC, where he claimed he won the 2023 presidential election without providing any evidence. According to the APC, Obi must present verifiable evidence to back up his assertion, especially given that INEC's official results placed him third.

The council further maintained that the outcome of the 2023 election was already determined through legal channels, citing decisions by the Presidential Election Petition Court and the Supreme Court in favor of President Bola Tinubu. The council accused Obi of persistently questioning the election results despite these court rulings.

It also noted that President Tinubu is currently concentrating on the implementation of his administration's economic, educational, and infrastructure policies, rather than engaging in debates about the previous election.