{"id":361888,"date":"2025-08-05T13:20:19","date_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=361888"},"modified":"2025-08-05T13:20:19","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T12:20:19","slug":"i-have-never-engaged-in-ballot-snatching-or-electoral-malpractice-peter-obi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2025\/08\/05\/i-have-never-engaged-in-ballot-snatching-or-electoral-malpractice-peter-obi\/","title":{"rendered":"I have never engaged in ballot snatching or electoral malpractice \u2014 Peter Obi"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Obi said none of his opponents was ever forced to pay for advert materials or denied fair competition.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><b>He declared that his political style rejects personal attacks, aggressive rhetoric, or unrealistic campaign promises.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has distanced himself from acts of thuggery, rigging, or electoral malpractice.<\/p>\n<p>Obi stated this on Tuesday in a post shared via his X account, calling on Nigerians to verify his political record.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThroughout my political journey, I have never been involved in thuggery, the snatching of ballot boxes, or any form of electoral malpractice,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI challenge anyone: conduct your investigations. You will find no stains of rigging or violence associated with my name.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The former governor of Anambra State said his political engagements have always been conducted with civility and fairness.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that his opponents were never denied their rights or subjected to any form of blackmail during elections.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAsk those who have contested against me \u2014 none were ever denied their rights, framed, or falsely accused,\u201d Obi said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNone was asked to place their advert materials or break the bank to do so. I believe in fair competition, not manufactured victories.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Obi said he has never been driven by a desperate pursuit of power, adding that his style of politics is free from aggressive rhetoric.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that his ambition is not personal but is centred on a genuine desire to fix Nigeria through service and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The Labour Party chieftain said he remains committed to his plan of running a single term if elected president in 2027.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that his one-term proposal has continued to generate needless agitation, which, he said, reflects doubts about sincere leadership.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI still find it baffling that my decision to do a term of four years, if given the mandate to rule this country, is generating so much agitation.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;By this feeling, we are doubting the fact that a sincere leader can achieve much in 48 months,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Obi stressed that four years is enough to tackle corruption and redirect national resources to sectors that require urgent attention.<\/p>\n<p>He criticised the ongoing expenditure on new presidential jets, arguing that such funds should be used for education, healthcare, or infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFor instance, the trillions used to acquire new presidential jets and other unnecessary expenses at this time could have been channelled into education, healthcare, or infrastructure,\u201d Obi said.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasised the need to uphold the rule of law and ensure accountability in governance.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin the same period, we can ensure that the rule of law is strictly followed,\u201d Obi added.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obi said none of his opponents was ever forced to pay for advert materials or denied fair competition. 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