Introduction
A Nigerian lady has shared her reasons for backing Peter Obi in the upcoming 2027 presidential election, pointing to his track record on education while he served as governor of Anambra State.
Memories of Free Education Under Obi
In a video posted on X (formerly Twitter), she recalled how, during Obi’s tenure, children found hawking during school hours were taken to the police station, and their parents were detained until they could explain why the child was not attending classes, since schooling was free.
“When Peter Obi was governor of Anambra State, if your child was caught hawking during school hours, the child would be taken to the police station. When you came to secure the child’s release, you would be arrested and asked to explain why the child was not in school because education was free. All the three schools that I attended had buses given to them by Obi. They all had laptops. I remember our teachers going for computer lessons to learn how to use computers. Education was high.”
She added that these investments—school buses, laptops, and improved technology access—raised the quality of learning in the institutions she attended.
Reason for Her 2027 Vote
The woman said Obi’s clear focus on education convinced her that he prioritises children’s futures, which is why she intends to cast her ballot for him in 2027.
“So yes, I’ll be voting Obi as the president of Nigeria because I know my future may no longer be guaranteed, but the future of our children in his hands is very safe,” she stated.
Her comments have sparked a lively debate online, with many Nigerians discussing her claims as the 2027 general election approaches.
Watch the video below…
“When Peter Obi was governor of Anambra State, if your child was caught hawking during school hours, the child would be taken to the police station. When you came to secure the child’s release, you would be arrested and asked to explain why the child was not in school because… pic.twitter.com/50mluGTIrG — CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) July 31, 2026”
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