Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a strong challenge to those accusing him of collecting money from Nigerians in the United States, declaring that he would abandon his 2027 presidential campaign if anyone can produce evidence supporting the allegation.
Obi made the statement during his ongoing visit to the United States, where he rejected claims that his trip was aimed at raising funds from Nigerians living abroad for his political campaign.
The former Anambra State governor said he was prepared to stake his political ambition on the allegation, insisting that no individual in the United States had given him money for his 2027 campaign.
He challenged his critics to identify anyone who had personally handed him even one dollar during his stay in America. According to Obi, proof of such a payment would be enough for him to withdraw from the race.
Obi also maintained that he was financing his activities from his personal resources and paying his expenses himself while travelling internationally as part of his political engagements.
He said his travels were driven by his desire to engage with people and pursue what he considers the right course for Nigeria, rather than to solicit financial support from Nigerians in the diaspora.
The statement comes as political activity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 presidential election continues to intensify, with rival camps increasingly trading allegations over campaign financing, political alliances and the activities of opposition figures at home and abroad.
