NDC presidential candidate, Peter Obi
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to fix the security situation, address poverty and unite Nigerians, if the electorate give him their mandate in 2027.
Addressing the people of Benue during a town hall meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, on Wednesday, the presidential candidate assured that his administration would fight against kidnapping and killings among other social vices in the country.
Obi, who expressed worry over the rising insecurity across the country, noted with emphasis that his government would not tolerate the abduction or killing of innocent Nigerians.
The presidential candidate assured also that if elected his government would not spare anyone who would kill or kidnap two children, insisting that “we will get you. We must stop this act. No Nigerian will be allowed to go to bed hungry.”
While lamenting the absence of federal government projects in Benue State, the Presidential candidate promised to initiate and execute several development projects in the state if eventually elected.
To the youths, the former Governor of Anambra State, who informed that he would create employment opportunities, promote entrepreneurship and empower young Nigerians to embrace agriculture as a viable means of livelihood also pledged to introduce free and compulsory education, strengthen the fight against corruption and transform Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a production-based economy.
Obi described as unacceptable the high rate of unemployment in the country and assured that if elected he would empower the youths through agriculture and would “build a society where a child of nobody can become somebody without knowing anybody.”
Obi thundered that “We will fight corruption, invest in health and education, and move Nigeria from a consumption nation to a production nation.”
The NDC presidential flag bearer reemphasised his commitment to building a country where all citizens, irrespective of social status, would have equal opportunities to achieve immeasurably in life.
During the visit, Obi who was accompanied by his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, also visited the Tor Tiv, Prof. James Ayatse, and the Yelwata settlement, in Guma Local Government where he sympathized with residents over the massacre of over 250 people in June 2025.
