By Deborah Nnamdi
Former Anambra State Governor and 2027 presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has alleged that he is facing systematic intimidation and the deliberate frustration of his business interests, claiming there is a possibility he may not be alive to contest the next general election.
Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, which was shared on X on Wednesday.
Responding to a question on whether he would be on the ballot in the 2027 presidential election, Obi said, “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.”
The former governor, however, stopped short of making a direct accusation against the government, saying that while there may be no open confrontation, he believes there is a deliberate effort to frustrate his daily activities.
According to him, the alleged harassment extends beyond him and is part of a wider pattern targeting opposition figures across the country.
“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally,” Obi said, adding that he had also been denied privileges and entitlements due to him.
To support his claim, Obi recounted an incident at an airport where he alleged that security officials locked his vehicle while leaving others untouched.
He said that after identifying himself, the officer in charge dismissed his complaint despite other vehicles remaining unaffected.
“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 further claimed that some of his associates now avoid being publicly linked to him out of fear of possible repercussions.
According to him, some supporters have privately asked him not to attend important family events.
“I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is getting married, but please don’t come,’” he said.
The former presidential candidate maintained that the alleged intimidation reflects a broader clampdown on opposition voices in the country.
