By Lanre Oloyede
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians that his campaign will not be built on what he described as “fake promises” ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In a post on his verified X handle on Tuesday, Obi reflected on his courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, and his engagement with residents during a town hall meeting in Sokoto. He described the meeting as an opportunity to listen to citizens, respond to their questions, and outline his vision for the country.
Obi said Nigeria’s challenges require courage, competence, compassion, character and collective determination from both leaders and citizens. He pledged that his administration, if elected, would prioritise tackling insecurity while addressing “human insecurity” caused by poverty, unemployment, hunger and hopelessness.
“Our message was equally clear: there will be no fake promises. We must unite the country and confront insecurity decisively, while also addressing human insecurity,” Obi stated.
He argued that poverty, unemployment and hunger must be tackled to reduce criminality and create a safer society. Obi also criticised the influence of money politics, warning that widespread poverty makes citizens vulnerable to vote-buying.
“When poverty becomes the instrument through which politicians buy votes, citizens are trapped in a cycle where the same system that impoverishes them is repeatedly rewarded,” he said.
Obi maintained that breaking the cycle requires confronting transactional politics and building a system focused on service and accountability. He added that while the task ahead is substantial, Nigerians can change the country’s trajectory through collective resolve.
His statement comes as political parties and presidential contenders intensify consultations, engagements and mobilisation ahead of the 2027 elections.
