2027: Obi demand issue-based campaign, says he’ll never abuse Tinubu

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has called for issue-based campaigns ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying political candidates should focus on policies and performance rather than insults and personal attacks.
Obi, who spoke on Friday at the 2026 All Nigeria Editors’ Conference in Enugu, also said he would never abuse President Bola Tinubu or any other political office holder, insisting that respect for public office does not prevent him from criticising policies or questioning government performance.
The conference has as its theme, “The Ballot, the Media and the Task of Keeping Democracy Alive.”
Speaking against the backdrop o...