Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi has reaffirmed his commitment to tackling insecurity, unemployment, poor healthcare and inadequate education, following a series of political and community engagements across Kogi, Benue and Enugu states.
Obi, in a statement shared on his social media platforms on Sunday, said the visits formed part of his continued interaction with supporters, community leaders and residents as he advanced his message of national renewal.
According to him, the tour began after engagements in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, before proceeding to Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, where he met with party stakeholders and supporters alongside the party’s Kogi East Senatorial candidate, High Chief Peter Ameh.
During the meeting, Obi said discussions centred on the pressing challenges confronting Nigerians, including insecurity, healthcare delivery, education, youth unemployment and poverty.
He assured party supporters that addressing these issues would remain a priority, while urging them to remain committed to the democratic process.
“We urged our supporters to remain dedicated to the democratic process, turn out in large numbers to vote, and, above all, safeguard and defend their votes from the polling unit through the final declaration of results,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor also stopped briefly in Otukpa, Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State, and Obollo Afor in Enugu State, where he interacted with residents and traders operating along the major transport corridors.
He said the engagements provided another opportunity to hear directly from ordinary Nigerians about their daily struggles and aspirations.
Obi pledged that a government under his leadership would focus on improving citizens’ welfare and creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
Reflecting on the conversations during the three-state tour, he noted that the concerns raised by residents were largely similar.
“Across all these engagements, the concerns expressed by our people remain essentially the same. They seek security in their communities, meaningful employment opportunities for our youths, access to properly functioning hospitals and schools for their children, and the means and resources to lead decent, dignified lives.
“These are not excessive demands. They represent the basic expectations citizens hold of a government dedicated to their welfare,” Obi stated.
As part of the visit to Kogi State, Obi attended the 65th birthday celebration of Evangelist Sunday Oguche in Okpo, Olamaboro Local Government Area, where he described the cleric as both a preacher of the Gospel and a committed community builder.
He offered prayers for the celebrant, wishing him continued good health, strength and many more years of service to God and humanity.
The former presidential candidate concluded the day’s engagements with a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Willy Ezugwu, Eze Ka Eze I of Ideke Land and Eze Ogbozalla III of Opi Kingdom, Nsukka, Enugu State.
Obi expressed appreciation for the monarch’s prayers, encouragement and counsel, describing him as a patriotic Nigerian who believes strongly in the country’s future.
Reaffirming his vision for the country, Obi maintained that effective leadership remains the key to addressing Nigeria’s challenges.
“As we move forward on this journey, our message remains unequivocal: Nigeria can succeed, and government can be made to serve its people.
“A New Nigeria is Possible,” he declared.
