Peter Obi insists he won 2023 election, urges Nigerians to forget proof

Peter Obi, NDC 2027 presidential candidate and former Anambra State governor, said in an interview with Rufai Oseni that he won the 2023 presidential election despite not being declared winner, urging Nigerians to forget about proof and stating that someday the process will recognise his victory.

His claim challenges the legitimacy of President Bola Tinubu's victory and could fuel political tensions ahead of the 2027 elections. As a prominent opposition figure, his statements may influence voter perceptions and intensify debates over electoral integrity in Nigeria.

Obi ran under the Labour Party in 2023, placing third behind Atiku Abubakar and Bola Tinubu. He is now positioning himself for the 2027 general election under the NDC. Given Nigeria's history of post-election disputes, his insistence without evidence may deepen distrust in institutions. Will you view his claim as a legitimate call for electoral reform, or as an unfounded challenge that could destabilize the political landscape?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/06/16/i-won-2023-presidential-election-forget-about-proof-peter-obi/