Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said votes in the 2027 general elections must count, unlike in past elections.

In a statement on X, Obi stated that those who fail to count the votes cast by Nigerians will be regarded as the people who destroyed democracy.

He said this amid complaints about the electronic transmission of election results, which the Senate has now approved, adding an option in the event of network failure.

He said, "Our Votes Must Count

"Unlike in the past, in 2027 our votes MUST count, and all those who are there not to count the votes will be counted among those destroying Nigeria. I encourage everyone to remain at the polling units after voting to count and witness the counting and transmission of results. Those who refuse to allow the votes count will be made to count the full weight of the law against rigging. Let me reiterate: if you do not count our votes, we will count you among those who destroy our democracy, thereby destroying our future, and you must answer to the law. -PO"

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