By Paul Effiong, Abuja
The Grassroots supporters’ network under the aegis of PETOOP 2027 yesterday formally inaugurated its members across the Federal Capital Territory,FCT, marking what organisers described as a renewed push to consolidate the Obidient movement ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In his welcome address at the event, which was held at Abuja, the National Convener of PETOOP, Magnus Oraka called on Nigerians to rally behind the movement and support which ever politival platform Peter Obi wishes to contest for the 2027 general elections.
Speaking further during the event, Oraka also alleged that Nigeria’s current persistent security challenges were a direct consequence of what he termed the lack of political will by current leaders to decisively address them.
He, recalled the “huge sacrifices” made by Nigerians during the 2023 elections, insisting that the enthusiasm displayed by citizens reflected a collective desire for a transparent and accountable leader.
He, however lamented that those efforts were allegedly sabotaged by some individuals in positions of authority who, according to him, “did not want an honest and prudent man like Obi to excel as president of Nigeria.
The convener also disclosed that his group had recently developed new political strategies aimed at ensuring that “election rigging and thuggery won’t work in 2027,” maintaining that Nigerians must protect their votes and demand accountability throughout the electoral process.
While calling for urgent nationwide mobilisation, Oraka maintained that the era when some individuals reaped electoral benefits without contributing to democratic processes was “coming to an end.”
He, therefore advised Nigerians to remain resolute, adding that only collective action could guarantee the emergence of a leaders capable of moving Nigeria forward to the desired destination.
In his remarks, the former President of the Inter-Party Advisory Council IPAC, Comrade Peter Ameh, echoed concerns over what he described as a lack of political wisdom in managing Nigeria’s affairs.
Comrade Ameh further informed that the country’s current economic and security struggles were partly due to leaders’ failure to make people-centred decisions.
Ameh however expressed deep worry over the rising wave of insecurity, noting that many schools in affected states had been forced to shut down due to renewed kidnappings across some parts of Nigeria.
He criticised political leaders for what he called their “unwillingness to speak truth to power,” particularly on issues that directly threaten the safety and future of Nigerian children.
According to him, silence from those elected to protect citizens only emboldens criminal elements, leaving communities vulnerable and further eroding public confidence in governance.
He also called on political leaders across board to adopt a more courageous stance in tackling insecurity and other pressing national concerns.
Conclusively, the aspirants for the Abuja Municipal Area Council, AMAC, Dr Paul Moses under the ADC emphasised that the 2027 elections would serve as a defining moment for Nigeria’s democracy, insisting that citizens must unite around leaders who embody integrity, competence, and a genuine commitment to national development.
