Peter Obi has promised that Nigerians will no longer go to bed hungry if he becomes president in 2027.
The NDC presidential candidate also pledged to create jobs, support young entrepreneurs and give youths a bigger role in governance.
Obi made the promises during a town hall meeting in Makurdi, Benue State, while presenting his plans ahead of the 2027 election.
Former Anambra State Governor and Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate Peter Obi has promised to tackle hunger, poverty and insecurity if elected president in the 2027 general election.
Obi made the pledge during a town hall meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, where he outlined some of the changes Nigerians should expect under his administration.
Peter Obi speaks on his plans for Nigerians
The former governor said his ambition to become president was driven by the desire to improve the living conditions of ordinary Nigerians.
According to him, his administration would prioritise citizens’ welfare, national unity and security rather than concentrate on the interests of a few individuals.
Obi maintained that Nigeria had the resources to become a prosperous country but needed the right leadership to achieve that goal.
He also promised to fight corruption and create an environment where citizens could pursue their ambitions without fear.
Speaking at the meeting, the NDC presidential candidate said, “We are seeking office to be able to ensure that people can go to bed without being hungry. We will care for you. We are not a government for a few people. We are seeking office to unite Nigeria and secure the country. Nigeria is one.”
Obi promises jobs and opportunities for young Nigerians
Beyond his promise to address hunger, Obi said his government would focus on creating employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
He explained that his administration would support young Nigerians who wanted to establish businesses and help them grow their ventures.
The former governor also promised to give young people a greater opportunity to participate in governance, stressing that they would not be excluded from decision-making.
Peter Obi speaks on insecurity in Nigeria
Obi also expressed concern about the security challenges facing the country, particularly the growing attacks and killings in different communities.
He called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to take urgent steps to protect lives and address the situation.
The NDC candidate promised that if elected, he would confront insecurity and restore peace to communities affected by insurgency and terrorist attacks.
He also lamented that persistent violence had forced many Nigerians to abandon their homes and struggle to survive.
Obi visits traditional ruler in Benue
Earlier, Obi, alongside his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other NDC officials, visited the Tor Tiv, Professor James Ayatse, at his palace in Gboko.
Ayatse is the chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers.
The delegation later travelled to Yelewata, a community along the Makurdi-Lafia Road in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Meanwhile, Senate President Godswill Akpabio has linked the Flamingos’ World Cup triumph to President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio declared that the victory of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s team was a positive sign for Tinubu’s re-election bid.
He also urged the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) to prioritise the players’ welfare and organise regular competitions to develop their talents.
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has made a bold prediction about President Bola Tinubu’s chances in the 2027 general elections following the impressive World Cup victory of Nigeria’s U-17 women’s football team, the Flamingos.
Akpabio described the team’s achievement as a sign of hope for the country, suggesting that their success could translate into another electoral victory for the ruling administration. Continue reading here.
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