2027: Your PVC is not for sale — Obi Media Office to Nigerians
By Henry Umoru ABUJA- AHEAD of next year’s elections, the media office of the Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians to remain remain vigilant against anyone…
Vote-buying and the trading of Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) have been recurring concerns in Nigerian elections, with reports in past cycles of politicians or their agents offering cash and material inducements to voters, particularly in low-income communities. Civil society groups and INEC have repeatedly warned that such practices undermine the credibility of elections and the principle of a free, independent ballot, even as prosecutions for vote-buying remain rare.
Peter Obi, who ran as the Labour Party's presidential candidate in the 2023 election and drew significant youth support, is positioning himself for the 2027 race under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC). The statement from his media office reflects an early campaign push to safeguard his support base ahead of the polls, framing PVC protection as a civic duty rather than a partisan appeal. Both Vanguard and Leadership report the same core message, with neither outlet detailing specific incidents of vote-buying or naming suspected culprits, suggesting the appeal is preemptive rather than a response to a particular reported case.