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The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has harped on the importance of Nigerian leaders emerging through a transparent and honourable process.
Speaking on joining the protest at the National Assembly on Monday over the rejection of the electronic transmission of election results, Obi stated that the demonstration was to demand urgent electoral reforms that reflect the will of Nigerians.
Posting on his official X handle on Tuesday, the former Anambra governor added that those aspiring for public office should provide verifiable records of their primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
“Yesterday, February 9th, I participated in a peaceful protest at the National Assembly to demand urgent electoral reforms that truly reflect the will of the Nigerian people.
“Our demands were clear and non-negotiable: anyone seeking to hold titles such as Honourable, Distinguished, or Excellency must emerge through a transparent and honourable process.
“Aspirants for public office should provide verifiable records of their primary, secondary, and tertiary education, along with fulfilling other constitutional requirements such as age and qualifications.
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“No one should aspire to lead without having gone through due process. Beyond eligibility, candidates must engage in open campaigns, public scrutiny, and debates as mandated by law.
“Most importantly, election results must be transmitted electronically and in real time to protect the people’s mandate and eliminate manipulation.
“Claims that certain states lack network coverage are no longer acceptable. Financial institutions operate nationwide through secure digital networks to conduct transactions and collect taxes on a daily basis.
“If banking systems function seamlessly, our electoral system can and should do the same. Nigeria must stop being a so-called Giant of Africa that disgraces the continent and instead become a beacon of exemplary governance, beginning with credible elections.
“We owe the younger generation a nation built on order, justice, and trust—not one mired in chaos and impunity.
“As the agitation continues, I urge our youth, who turned out in large numbers, to remain steadfast and not relent until the necessary reforms are achieved,” Obi wrote.
