Group denies endorsing Peter Obi, reaffirms non-partisan stance
By Adejayan Gbenga –
Good Governance Africa (GGA), a Nigeria-based research institute, has distanced itself from an online article purportedly endorsing former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, for the 2027 presidential election, reiterating that the organisation is strictly committed to research and advocacy.
In a statement issued on Monday, GGA’s Executive Director, Dr Ola Bello, said the institute became aware of a publication titled, “4 Crucial Reasons Why Nigerians Should Strongly Entrust Their Vote to Mr Peter Obi in the Forthcoming 2027 Presidential Election… by Good Governance Africa (GGA),” which has been circulating online.
The organisation categorically denied authoring, publishing, commissioning, endorsing, or approving the article, describing it as an unauthorised and misleading use of its name and institutional identity.
GGA emphasised that it is a strictly non-partisan, independent research and advocacy body dedicated to promoting governance reform, accountability, the rule of law, and the strengthening of democracy across Africa. It does not endorse political candidates, participate in partisan campaigns, or promote electoral preferences under any circumstances.
“The publication and the website hosting it do not reflect GGA’s editorial standards, research methodology, policy positions, or organisational voice,” the statement read. The institute added that attempts to attribute partisan political advocacy to it are false, misleading, and potentially defamatory.
For clarity, GGA noted that its only official website is www.gga.org and urged the public to rely solely on materials published on that platform or disseminated through its verified communication channels.
“We are reviewing the circumstances surrounding the unauthorised publication and will take the necessary steps to protect our integrity and reputation,” it added.
The organisation also called on the public, partners, stakeholders, and media houses to disregard the article and obtain official information exclusively from its authorised platforms.
