By Dennis Okechukwu
The Peter Obi Media Office (POMR) has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Gregory Obi, as the “Candidate of Conscience” as campaigns for the January 16, 2027 presidential election officially commence.
In a statement signed by the POMR spokesman, Idris Zekeri Jnr, on Wednesday, the media office urged Nigerians to pay close attention to Obi’s message and assess all presidential candidates based on their records, ideas, competence and character.
The statement said Section 98(1) of the 2026 Electoral Act provides for the commencement of the presidential campaign on August 19, 2026, with campaigns ending on January 15, 2027, a day before the election.
According to the media office, the 150-day campaign period would provide Nigerians with an opportunity to critically examine the competing visions and programmes of the presidential candidates before making their choices at the polls.
It described Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, as a political figure whose public profile was associated with “integrity, frugality and accountability.”
The statement said Obi’s campaign would focus on transforming Nigeria “from consumption to production,” reducing the cost of governance, improving education and healthcare, strengthening national security and creating economic opportunities for young Nigerians.
The media office said the election should not be viewed merely as a contest for political power but as a choice between competing visions for the country.
“For us in the Peter Obi Media Office, these 150 days are crucial because they mark a journey that will culminate on January 16, 2027, when Nigerians decide not only who becomes president but also what kind of nation Nigeria will evolve into,” it said.
The statement further urged voters to look beyond campaign slogans, rallies and political propaganda, arguing that candidates should be judged on their records, manifestos, ideas and capacity to deliver on their promises.
It said Obi was seeking support not on the basis of ethnicity, religion or political connections, but on his record and vision for the country.
The media office also highlighted Obi’s tenure as Anambra governor, saying he portrayed himself as a prudent manager of public resources and prioritised investments in education, healthcare and infrastructure while advocating fiscal responsibility.
According to the statement, Obi believes governance should be regarded as a responsibility to the people rather than a reward for political loyalty or personal enrichment.
It added that his message was anchored on the principles of competence, capacity, character, compassion and commitment.
The POMR urged Nigerians to use the campaign period to scrutinise all candidates and make informed decisions based on facts rather than fear, ethnicity, religion or other primordial considerations.
“The next 150 days will test not only the candidates but also the conscience of the nation. History is calling. Nigeria is watching. The world is watching,” the statement said.
The media office concluded by presenting Obi to Nigerians as “the man who is willing and prepared to reset our country for a journey to greatness,” urging voters to listen to his message ahead of the election.
“Let the campaign begin. Let the people decide. And let Nigeria choose hope over fear, competence over propaganda, and conscience over convenience,” it said.Suggested headlines: