The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, Peter Obi, has alleged that the Federal Government is frustrating his activities and targeting opposition figures, warning that he may not even be alive to contest the next presidential poll.

Obi made the remarks during an interview on With Chude, hosted by media personality Chude Jideonwo, excerpts of which were shared on X on Wednesday.

Speaking on the possibility of contesting the 2027 election, the former governor of Anambra State said his concern went beyond securing a place on the ballot.

“Not even a candidate. I might not even be alive. I’m telling you,” Obi said.

“Every single thing I do for a living, this government is frustrating it. Deliberately so. Everything. So, there is even a possibility, if they have the opportunity, I will not be alive.”

He, however, said he was not making a direct accusation against the government but maintained that he experienced persistent obstruction in his daily activities.

“It’s not an accusation. I know. I get frustration every day. Because you do things that you think would be normal, it is not normal anymore,” he said.

“They won’t come directly and say, ‘Oh, we’re doing this,’ but you can see their hand in virtually everything.”

Obi further alleged that members of the opposition were being subjected to similar treatment, claiming that he had been denied certain privileges and entitlements.

“They are attacking everybody who is in opposition personally. I am being attacked personally. Everything. Even to provide me with necessary things that I should have been entitled to, not at all,” he said.

The former Labour Party presidential candidate cited an incident at an airport where he claimed officials locked his vehicle while other vehicles parked in the same area were left untouched.

“I had a case recently at the airport, where people who work in the airport came and locked my car. And I said, ‘It’s me.’ The person in charge said he doesn’t care,” Obi said.

“But I said, ‘Look at the cars of other people.’ And you could see them talking to each other, as if, ‘Who is this one?’”

He also alleged that some associates had become reluctant to publicly identify with him for fear of repercussions, while others had discouraged him from attending private family events.

“And I see people I know at the airport, they will not greet me because they are fearing that if they greet me…” he said.

According to Obi, some supporters had even asked him not to attend weddings and other family ceremonies to avoid drawing unwanted attention.

“And I have people send me invitations and say, ‘My son, my daughter is wedding, but please don’t come,’” he added.