Labour Party's 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said he may not be alive to contest the 2027 presidential election, alleging that the current administration is deliberately frustrating his businesses and targeting opposition figures.
Obi made the remarks during an interview on *With Chude*, hosted by Chude Jideonwo, which was shared on X on Wednesday.
When asked whether Nigerians should expect to see him on the ballot in 2027, Obi said his concern went beyond his political ambition.
"Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I'm telling you. Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive," he said.
The former Anambra State governor said he was not making a direct accusation but maintained that he experiences what he described as deliberate interference in his daily activities.
According to him, the alleged actions extend beyond him and are aimed at members of the opposition.
"They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally," Obi said, adding that he has also been denied benefits and entitlements due to him.
To support his claim, Obi recounted an incident at an airport where he alleged officials locked his vehicle while leaving other vehicles untouched.
"But I said, 'Look at the cars of other people.' And you could see them talking to each other, as if, 'Who is this one?'" he recalled.
Obi also claimed that some associates have become reluctant to be seen with him publicly for fear of possible consequences.
According to him, some supporters have even asked him not to attend family events despite inviting him.
"I have people send me invitations and say, 'My son, my daughter is wedding, but please don't come,'" he said.
