Nollywood actor Olaide Olabanji has expressed support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election, urging Nigerians to consider leadership ability rather than ethnic affiliation when choosing who to support.
In a post shared on Instagram, Olabanji referenced the military administrations of former Heads of State Yakubu Gowon and Murtala Muhammed while arguing that the duration of a leader’s tenure does not necessarily determine the impact they can make.
“If someone can destroy a country in three years, with ease, another person can make it better. Where bad people are, that’s where the progressive people are also at,” he said.
“Gowon ruled for Nigeria for nine years, Gen. Murtala Muhammed repaired it in just six months.
“So if your tribe person can’t give you a better life, why not allow Peter Obi to give you a better future?”
Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election. The party formally affirmed the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket at its special convention in May.
The former Anambra State governor secured the party’s presidential ticket, while Rabiu Kwankwaso, the former Kano State governor, serves as his running mate.
The NDC has since commenced preparations for its presidential campaign ahead of the election, including moves to constitute its campaign council.
Olabanji is the CEO of LAIBAN Film International. He began producing films in 1993 and is known for titles including ‘Boya Lemo’ (2002) and ‘Sebeeyan Ni’ (2005).