Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has said he is uncertain about what lies ahead, claiming he may not even be alive to contest the next presidential election because of what he described as persistent pressure and obstacles against him and other opposition figures.
Obi made the remarks during an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, which was shared on social media on Wednesday. He said the difficulties he faces have gone beyond politics, adding that almost every aspect of his public and private activities has become challenging.
According to the former Anambra State governor, he believes there is a deliberate effort to frustrate his movements and activities. He said he experiences different forms of obstruction almost every day and claimed that actions which should ordinarily be routine have become difficult.
Obi also alleged that the pressure is not limited to him alone but affects other members of the opposition. He said he has been denied certain privileges he believes he should ordinarily enjoy and claimed that the treatment reflects a wider pattern against opposition politicians.
Speaking about one of his recent experiences, Obi said officials at an airport locked his vehicle despite other vehicles being parked in the same area. He claimed the officials ignored his explanation and proceeded with the action.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate further claimed that some people who know him now avoid greeting or publicly associating with him because they fear becoming targets themselves.
He also alleged that some supporters have asked him not to attend family celebrations such as weddings to avoid attracting unwanted attention.
Obi, however, did not present evidence to support the allegations during the interview.
As of the time the interview became public, the Federal Government had not responded to the claims made by the opposition leader.