Presidential candidate Peter Obi has promised an aggressive campaign against corruption and rapid interventions in security, agriculture, education, healthcare and electricity if elected in 2027.
Speaking at an event in Abuja organized by the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Obi said an administration led by him and his reported running mate, former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso, would focus on measurable improvements rather than explanations for inherited problems. The supplied account identifies the election date and party arrangements, but these should be checked against official electoral records before publication.
Obi argued that public spending must produce tangible benefits for citizens. He questioned the management of federal revenues, borrowing and capital expenditure under President Bola Tinubu, calling for more transparent reporting of budgets and project delivery. Those criticisms were presented as Obi’s political assessments, not independently established findings.
He said corruption weakens institutions and diverts money from essential services. Public officials found to have misused funds, he argued, should face accountability through lawful procedures.
On insecurity, Obi pledged a more visible presidential response to attacks and displacement, including visits to affected communities. He said safer farming areas would allow producers to return to work, increase food supply and reduce dependence on imports.
Education and healthcare also featured prominently in his remarks. He promised to expand access to schooling and proposed a functional primary healthcare centre in every ward within two years. He also advocated urgent reforms across electricity generation, transmission and distribution, describing reliable power as essential for industry and employment.
For small businesses, Obi outlined improved access to credit, tax relief and incentives. He said a future administration would seek to direct more than 20 per cent of credit to smaller enterprises, which he described as central to job creation and economic growth.
The candidate urged peaceful political competition and credible elections, saying voters should be able to judge contenders by their policies and performance.
Party chairman Moses Cleopas said voters should reject an administration that fails to meet its promises. Party leader Seriake Dickson welcomed the opening of a new national secretariat, while the party announced Ifeanyi Ibezi as a campaign coordinator in Anambra State.
The pledges establish an ambitious campaign agenda. Their credibility will depend on detailed costings, implementation plans, institutional capacity and independently verifiable benchmarks against which voters can assess results.
