House of Representatives aspirants on the platform of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) on Friday declared that former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would be removed from office by Nigerians if he emerges president in 2027 and fails to deliver on his promises.
The aspirants, who also canvassed support for a possible Obi-Kwankwaso presidential ticket, spoke during a press conference in Abuja organised in collaboration with the Coalition for the Protection of Democracy.
The development comes days after Obi and former Kano State governor, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, formally joined NDC amid ongoing opposition realignments ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking at the briefing, an NDC aspirant for Aboh Mbaise/Ngor Okpala Federal Constituency of Imo State, Nnamdi Iroegbu, said an Obi presidency would not be immune from scrutiny or accountability.
“Every government must be held accountable, including a Peter Obi presidency. By the time he comes on board and fails to do the bidding of the Nigerian people, he will be disengaged,” he said.
Iroegbu also vowed that a new generation of lawmakers under the NDC would ensure a more independent and people-oriented National Assembly.
“The 11th Assembly will definitely not be like the previous ones by the time Nigerians give us their mandate. So, I am begging Nigerians not to allow themselves to become willing tools in the hands of the oppressors. This land belongs to us.
“One thing is also certain. There will not be any breach in 2027. There will be no announcements of the results while we are sleeping. INEC should also realise that it is not an appendage of the government,” he added.
Also speaking, the NDC aspirant for Anaocha/Njikoka/Dunukofia Federal Constituency, Kingsley Ndube, insisted that incoming lawmakers on the party’s platform would prioritise service to Nigerians over personal interests.
“Just as my fellow House of Reps aspirants said, if Peter Obi fails to live up to the people’s expectations, we will hold him accountable. That is our duty,” he said.
Ndube said many of the aspirants were joining politics out of patriotism rather than for survival.
“You can see that many of us are not coming from the establishment. We are vying for the National Assembly because we are passionate about this country. We will always ask questions.
“Again, you will understand that our orientations are quite different from those of these politicians you see around. Outside politics, they have no serious means of livelihood. Therefore, all our legislative duties must be people-oriented,” he stated.
According to him, the proposed 11th National Assembly would differ significantly from previous assemblies.
“This is also to ensure we assert our position as the incoming lawmakers and ensure the 11th National Assembly will definitely be different from the other ones. It will be about service to Nigerians and that is what we are here for,” Ndube added.
On his part, the NDC aspirant for Bwari Constituency in the Federal Capital Territory, Gambari Ismaila, praised the founder and National Leader of the party, Seriake Dickson, for creating what he described as a credible platform for national rebirth.
“We pay special tribute today to the visionary founder and National Leader of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Senator Henry Seriake Dickson.
“It was his bold vision, courage, and unwavering commitment that birthed this party at a time when many had lost faith in the system. Through perseverance and legal battles, he gave Nigeria a new platform for genuine change.
“His foresight has united progressives across the land and created the vehicle we now ride with pride. Senator Dickson, your labour has not been in vain — history will remember you as one of the architects of the New Nigeria,” he said.
Ismaila said the coalition behind the party was determined to build a national movement rooted in justice, equity and accountability.
“We, the NDC aspirants to the National and State Assemblies, in collaboration with COPDEM and all progressive forces, are not here to play politics as usual. We are here to rescue Nigeria!
“We believe, with every fibre of our being, that this country can work again. We reject governance that is about looting instead of service. We reject leadership without competence, without compassion, and without integrity,” he stated.
He added that the movement sought to build a Nigeria where opportunities would not be defined by ethnicity, religion or social status.
“We reject a democracy that only comes alive every four years to produce the same pain and disappointment. We are building a movement — a massive, unstoppable national movement — that cuts across ethnicity, religion and region. A movement powered by justice, equity, security and shared prosperity.
“We want a Nigeria where the child of a poor farmer in Gwoza or a fisherman in the Niger Delta can dream as big as any other child; where hard work is rewarded, unity is not just a song but a living reality, and where government fears the people and serves them with humility and transparency,” he added.
Meanwhile, an NDC member and National Youth Leader of COPDEM, Akor Oche, described the emerging Obi-Kwankwaso alliance as a strong political force capable of reshaping the country’s future.
“To the millions of Nigerians who have refused to give up — the suffering mothers, the frustrated youths, the courageous women, the honest workers — we see you. We feel your pain. We salute your resilience. Your tears are not in vain. Your struggles have become the fuel for this movement!” he said.
Oche urged Nigerians to reject division and embrace a movement driven by ideas, unity and institutional reforms.
“This is our moment! This is the generation that will rescue Nigeria. We must reject hate, violence and division. We must embrace ideas, unity and courageous action. We must build institutions that outlive individuals,” he added.
Throwing his weight behind the proposed Obi-Kwankwaso ticket, Oche said the alliance represented a bridge across regional and ethnic divides.
“Gladly, our consensus candidate, the one we are looking up to become the next president of Nigeria, Peter Obi, has joined the NDC. Obi didn’t just join, he came with Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso and the entire Kwankwasiyya Movement. This is a good combination for Nigerians.
“The division has been established long ago by the political class. They have divided us along religious and ethnic lines. But this coalition of the O-K Movement, a marriage between the North and South, is indeed a welcome development,” he said.
Obi and Kwankwaso formally joined the NDC on Sunday in Abuja, where they urged party members to avoid internal litigations and focus on building a united opposition platform ahead of the 2027 elections.
At the event, Obi said their decision to join the party was informed by the need for a stable political platform free from internal crises and prolonged legal disputes.
The PUNCH