2027: Peter Obi Unveils Presidential Agenda, Promises to Tackle Insecurity, Poverty

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has unveiled his agenda for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections, promising to prioritise national unity, security, economic productivity and accountable leadership if elected.

Obi made the promises on Tuesday during a town hall meeting with supporters in Jos, Plateau State, where he outlined his proposed policies on security, education, healthcare, job creation and economic development.

The former Anambra State governor said his administration would focus on rebuilding national unity, tackling insecurity, reducing poverty and creating opportunities for Nigerians through increased local production.

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Speaking on his first priority, Obi lamented the divisions along ethnic and religious lines, insisting that national unity would form the foundation of his government.

“Our number one commitment is to unite the Federal Republic of Nigeria because today we have no unity. We are divided along tribal and religious lines. That should not be. We are Nigerians,” he said.

Obi Promises to End Insecurity, Return IDPs Home

On security, the NDC presidential candidate described the protection of lives and property as the primary responsibility of government.

He promised to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture and confront kidnapping, killings and other violent crimes.

According to him, no Nigerian should continue to lose loved ones to insecurity under his proposed administration.

“I assure you that no mother will continue to cry over the loss of her children. No woman should experience the pain of losing her husband, and no father should suffer the agony of losing his wife,” Obi stated.

He also promised to facilitate the safe return of internally displaced persons (IDPs) to their ancestral communities, describing the continued existence of displacement camps as evidence of government failure.

“If any Nigerian remains in an Internally Displaced Persons camp, we have failed. Once one Nigerian is in an IDP camp, the entire Nigeria is in an IDP camp. People must return to their homes,” he said.

Obi specifically expressed concern over the security situation in communities across Plateau State, including Bokkos, Barkin Ladi and Mangu.

He said his presidential ambition was partly driven by the suffering of victims of violence, displaced families and Nigerians who had lost loved ones to insecurity.

Plans to Move Nigeria From Consumption to Production

On the economy, Obi promised to move Nigeria away from a consumption-driven economy towards production, arguing that increased local manufacturing and agricultural activities would create employment and improve living standards.

He lamented that insecurity had prevented farmers from accessing their farmlands and forced some businesses operating in Plateau State to shut down.

“Our determination is to unite Nigeria, secure Nigeria and pull people out of poverty. That is why we said we are going to move Nigeria from consumption to production,” he said.

The former governor also promised to expand access to credit for small businesses, saying his experience in the financial sector had equipped him with an understanding of how banks operate.

He pledged to ensure that a portion of available banking-sector credit reaches small businesses and entrepreneurs to support expansion and job creation.

Obi Vows to Fight Corruption, Improve Education

The NDC candidate also promised to make accountability a defining principle of his administration, insisting that public funds must be deployed for the benefit of Nigerians.

“I will fight corruption. Public money must be used for public good. Today, public money is wrongly being used, and that must change,” he declared.

On education, Obi expressed concern over Nigeria’s estimated 18 million out-of-school children, promising increased investment in schools, additional classrooms and the recruitment of teachers.

He said his administration would prioritise returning children to school and improving the quality of education across the country.

According to him, education remains a major driver of national development, and Nigeria cannot achieve meaningful progress while millions of children remain outside the classroom.

Promises Investment in Primary Healthcare

Obi also identified healthcare as a major priority, promising to strengthen primary healthcare centres and improve access to medical services in communities.

He expressed concern over maternal and infant mortality, arguing that many Nigerians lack access to functional healthcare facilities.

“The foundation of access to healthcare is primary healthcare. We must strengthen our primary healthcare centres and ensure that every community has access to quality medical services,” he said.

He further promised that his administration would prioritise vulnerable Nigerians, including low-income earners, elderly citizens and persons living with disabilities.

Obi maintained that government must demonstrate compassion by ensuring that public policies address the needs of the poorest and most disadvantaged members of society.

Obi Urges Nigerians to Guard Their Votes in 2027

The former Anambra governor also urged Nigerians to actively participate in the 2027 general elections and remain at polling units until their votes are counted and properly recorded.

He advised voters not to leave immediately after casting their ballots, describing election day as an opportunity for citizens to determine the country’s future.

“In the next election, every voter is an agent. Don’t vote and go home. Take that day as the one day you are giving to Nigeria as a patriotic Nigerian,” he said.

He added that voters should ensure their votes were counted, recorded and transmitted, urging them not to accept excuses from electoral officials.

The town hall meeting forms part of Obi’s engagement with supporters and communities ahead of the 2027 presidential election, as political parties and candidates intensify preparations for the next electoral contest.