Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over his personal safety, alleging that his businesses are being systematically frustrated and warning that he “might not even be alive” to contest the 2027 presidential election.
Obi made the startling remarks during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo, in a video shared on Instagram on Wednesday.
Responding to a question on whether Nigerians should expect to see him on the ballot in 2027, Obi said his immediate concern was survival rather than politics.
“Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive,” he said.
Although he stopped short of making a direct accusation against the Federal Government, Obi maintained that he experiences persistent obstacles which he believes are deliberately orchestrated.
He alleged that rather than openly confronting him, those behind the actions employ indirect tactics to frustrate his daily activities and business interests.
The former governor further claimed that the alleged intimidation extends beyond him, insisting that opposition politicians across the country are being targeted.
“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally,” Obi alleged, adding that he had also been denied certain privileges and entitlements due to him.
To buttress his claims, Obi recounted an incident at an airport where he said security officials locked his vehicle while leaving others untouched.
According to him, when he identified himself to the officer in charge, his complaints were allegedly dismissed.
“But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?'” he recalled.
Obi also claimed that some of his supporters and associates now avoid being publicly associated with him for fear of possible repercussions.
“I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is getting married, but please don’t come,'” he said.
The former Labour Party presidential candidate’s remarks come amid growing political activities and alignments ahead of the 2027 general elections, with opposition figures increasingly voicing concerns over the political climate in the country.
Neither the Presidency nor other government officials had publicly responded to Obi’s allegations as of the time of filing this report.
