Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has asked Nigerians to investigate his background and publicly point out any wrongdoing he may have committed.
Obi made the call on Thursday during the “Obi Talks Nigeria” town hall meeting with voters in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, where he discussed the 2027 general election.
The former Anambra State governor said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, had opened up their personal and educational records for public checks.
“I want to give every Nigerian the opportunity to know who I am,” Obi said.
“Both of us have presented our backgrounds, from our dates of birth to our schools, education and all, to the people. You can go and verify our backgrounds worldwide, anywhere.”
His remarks come as politicians preparing for the 2027 presidential election face renewed checks over their records.
Obi also referred to his court case with Kenneth Okonkwo, his former 2023 campaign spokesperson, over alleged defamatory comments about their past dealings.
“We have sued somebody in court. He said he knows something he can say and the people will be shocked. I said I want you to say what people will be shocked about,” Obi said.
“And I’m challenging every Nigerian. If there is anything that you know I have done that is wrong, say it out now.
“I’m challenging the world over: if you know anything that Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has done that is wrong, say it out now.”
Obi said anyone seeking Nigeria’s highest office must emerge through a credible and transparent process.
“You cannot continue to answer His Excellency when the process that got you there is not excellent,” he said.
