The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has pledged to prioritise national unity, security and poverty reduction if elected in 2027, as he continued his campaign engagement in the South-East with his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.
Obi made the pledge on Friday during a town hall meeting in Enugu State, a day after a similar engagement in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State.
In a statement shared on Friday, the former Anambra State governor said he and Kwankwaso used the meetings to discuss their plans for addressing Nigeria’s challenges and listen to the concerns of citizens.
He said their priorities included tackling corruption, improving security, uniting the country and investing heavily in critical sectors, particularly healthcare and education.
“We reiterated our commitment to uniting and securing the country, tackling corruption, massively investing in critical areas of development, particularly health and education, and pulling our people out of poverty,” Obi said.
The NDC candidate also stressed the importance of direct engagement between political leaders and citizens, arguing that those seeking public office must understand the needs of the people and listen to their assessments of government policies.
“Leadership must be about listening to the people. Those seeking to lead must understand what Nigerians need and be willing to receive feedback on the impact of government policies and decisions,” he said.
Before the town hall meeting, Obi and Kwankwaso met with the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria in Enugu State, where they reaffirmed their commitment to national unity, religious harmony and peaceful coexistence.
Obi said the meeting formed part of efforts to promote understanding and cooperation across religious and other divides.
He expressed appreciation to party members, supporters and organisers for their participation, while thanking residents of Enugu State for their reception.
The Enugu engagement is part of the NDC candidates’ ongoing nationwide consultations, which seek to connect with citizens and communicate their political priorities ahead of the 2027 general election.
