Peter Obi confirms INEC nomination completion amid NDC deregistration battle

Peter Obi has completed and submitted his INEC nomination form for the 2027 presidential election under the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC. The former Labour Party candidate confirmed this in a statement on his verified X handle on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, following party National Leader Seriake Dickson's announcement that his name was successfully uploaded to INEC's portal. This comes despite a recent court judgment seeking to deregister the NDC.

Obi used the opportunity to critique Nigeria's political class, questioning whether leaders have the right mindset to tackle pressing national crises. He cited widespread insecurity, mass hunger, and billions reportedly siphoned through non-existent agencies as issues requiring emergency attention rather than political maneuvering. The former Anambra governor argued that sound leadership would mobilize institutions with urgency to confront these existential challenges.

He challenged INEC to publicly disclose the academic credentials of all political aspirants, noting that nomination forms already ask candidates about forged certificates. This transparency, he argued, would strengthen public trust in Nigeria's democracy. Obi emphasized that the country's severe problems require an urgent shift from politics as usual toward leadership defined by character, competence, and commitment to service.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/30/2027-peter-obi-confirms-completion-of-inec-nomination/