The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has promised to tackle hunger, poverty and insecurity, assuring Nigerians that no citizen would go to bed hungry if he wins the 2027 presidential election.
Obi gave the assurance during a town hall meeting in Makurdi, the Benue State capital, where he outlined his vision of building a united and prosperous Nigeria free from insecurity and economic hardship.
He said his administration, if elected, would prioritise the welfare of citizens, create employment opportunities for young people and tackle corruption.
The former Anambra State governor also pledged to restore peace across the country, urging President Bola Tinubu’s administration to urgently address the worsening security situation.
Obi lamented persistent insurgency and attacks that had displaced communities and subjected millions of Nigerians to hardship.
He promised to confront insecurity head-on, insisting that national unity and security would be central to his administration.
The NDC candidate also assured young Nigerians of greater participation in governance, promising to create opportunities for them to establish businesses and become economically productive.
He said he had listened to the concerns of Nigerians and was prepared to implement policies that would improve their living conditions.
According to him, “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.”
Earlier, Obi, his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, and other NDC officials visited the Tor Tiv and Chairman of the Benue State Council of Chiefs and Traditional Rulers, Prof. James Ayatse, at his palace in Gboko.
The delegation subsequently visited Yelewata, a community along the Makurdi-Lafia Road in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, where more than 100 residents were reportedly killed by suspected terrorists on June 13, 2025.
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