House of Representatives candidates under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) have declared that Nigerians will not hesitate to vote out Peter Obi if he secures the presidency in 2027 and fails to fulfill his campaign pledges. Speaking at a joint press conference in Abuja on Friday, organized with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy (COPDEM), the aspirants emphasized that no leader is immune to public scrutiny and accountability.
The press conference came shortly after Obi and former Kano State governor Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso defected to the NDC, marking a major political shift ahead of the next general elections. Nnamdi Iroegbu, vying for the Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency in Imo State, stressed that every government must answer to the people. “If Obi becomes president and underperforms, he will be shown the exit at the polls,” Iroegbu asserted.
Kingsley Ndube, another aspirant for the Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency, echoed similar sentiments, stating that lawmakers on the NDC platform are committed to prioritizing the welfare of citizens over personal ambitions. “We will continue to ask tough questions and hold the executive accountable,” Ndube remarked, underscoring the party’s people-centric approach to legislative duties.
In the Federal Capital Territory, Gambari Ismaila, an NDC aspirant for Bwari Constituency, explained that the party was founded on the urgent need for political transformation and national restructuring. He noted that the coalition behind the NDC seeks to foster accountability, fairness, and superior governance. Ismaila added that the party’s goal is to ensure that elected officials remain answerable to the electorate at all times.