Forged certificates by politicians could spark violence in Nigeria – Peter Obi warns

Former statesmanlike candidate, Peter Obi has warned that unit could go a world successful Nigeria if governmental leaders proceed to usage forged certificates to contention elections.

Speaking connected Sunday, Mr Obi said, “allowing politicians with fake qualifications to tally for bureau sends the incorrect connection to Nigerians and weakens spot successful leadership”.

“If we support accepting forged certificates successful our elections, unit whitethorn go the aboriginal of our democracy,” helium said, clarifying that credibility and integrity indispensable substance for anyone seeking nationalist office.

The erstwhile politician of Anambra State made the remarks pursuing the onslaught connected the African Democratic Congress, ADC, secretariat successful Bakassi, Cross River State, wherever suspected governmental thugs destroyed spot and disrupted an event.

Obi described the onslaught arsenic “an battle connected ideology itself.”

He warned that acts, from certificate forgery to convulsive attacks, bespeak the diminution of antiauthoritarian standards successful the state and, if unchecked, could escalate tensions up of the 2027 elections.

The statesmanlike aspirant urged Nigerians to request accountability and due vetting of candidates...