Nigerian rapper Speed Darlington has declared his support for Peter Obi ahead of the 2027 presidential election, openly stating that his decision is based on ethnicity rather than the former Anambra governor’s intelligence or public speeches.
The controversial musician shared his position in a post on Instagram, where he also questioned the political records of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi.
Speed Darlington made it clear that his support for Obi was strictly because they share an Igbo ethnic background.
“I am going to support Peter Obi for president. Not because I see or hear the intelligence coming out of his mouth. I am supporting Peter Obi strictly because of tribe, because he is Igbo,” he wrote.
His declaration places ethnic identity at the centre of his stated political preference, rather than an assessment of Obi’s policies, leadership record or campaign promises.
Speed Darlington Questions Atiku and Amaechi
The rapper also questioned the suitability of other prominent political figures, particularly Atiku and Amaechi, arguing that Nigerians should consider their previous records in public office.
He suggested that both politicians had spent considerable time in government and questioned what they had accomplished during their respective tenures.
“The devil you know is better than the devil you don’t know. Atiku and Amaechi have been statesmen for years, what did they accomplish? Who even wants a Fulani president?” he added.
Atiku served as Nigeria’s vice president from 1999 to 2007, while Amaechi served as governor of Rivers State from 2007 to 2015 and later as minister of transportation from 2015 to 2022.
Speed Darlington did not provide a detailed assessment of their individual policy records to support his criticism.
Rapper Criticises Politicians for Campaigning on Roads
Beyond his comments about presidential hopefuls, Speed Darlington also criticised Nigerian politicians for continuing to use road infrastructure as a campaign talking point.
He questioned why politicians were still campaigning with promises or references to roads in 2026, describing the situation as embarrassing.
“Shame on all Nigerian politicians for still using road to campaign. It a big shame in 2026,” he wrote.
Peter Obi’s Position Ahead of the 2027 Election
Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections. He secured the party’s ticket at its national convention in May 2026. <Cite refs={[“turn409120search6″,”turn409120search12”]}/>
Speed Darlington’s comments add another celebrity voice to the political conversations surrounding the forthcoming election.
His declaration is particularly notable because he openly acknowledged that his support was based on shared ethnic identity, rather than presenting it as an endorsement grounded in Obi’s political record or policy positions.
The rapper’s remarks also raise questions about the role ethnic identity plays in political choices as Nigerians prepare for the next general election.