Mr. Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party, NDC, has explained why he signed the national peace accord on Tuesday, August 18, in Abuja.
In a post on X entitled: “Those Seeking to be Addressed as “His Excellency” Must Behave Excellently” said he signed the accord to reinforce his continued commitment to insisting that candidates must conduct themselves in a way that reflects the office they aspire to.
The full post reads:
“Yesterday, I joined other presidential candidates to sign the first National Peace Accord for the 2027 Presidential Elections.
“My signing of the accord is a reinforcement of my continued commitment to insisting that we, as candidates, must conduct ourselves in a way that reflects the office we aspire to. Leaders must eschew all forms of violent rhetoric and rein in their followers to do the same.
“The next elections must be strictly based on the issues that matter to Nigerians: unity, insecurity, pulling people out of poverty, reducing the number of out-of-school children, and restoring hope to the long-suffering people of our country.
“Our supporters must see that we have all committed to free, fair, and credible elections based on issues and devoid of rancour.
“Those of us wishing to be addressed as “His Excellency” must behave excellently, and, more importantly, the process of attaining public office must be excellent.
“We take very seriously the commitment of INEC to free, fair, and credible elections, as well as the pledge by law enforcement agencies to remain unbiased throughout the electioneering process.
“I call on my supporters to remain firm, determined, and peaceful.
“A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO”
