Peter Obi Takes Campaign Message To Kogi, Benue, Enugu, Vows to Tackle Insecurity, Poverty

Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigerians across different parts of the country are united by a common desire for improved security, employment opportunities, quality healthcare and better education.

Obi made the observation after a series of engagements in Kogi, Benue and Enugu states, where he interacted with party supporters, community leaders, traders and residents.

The former Anambra State governor disclosed that his trip to the three states followed earlier engagements in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

His first major stop was Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, where he held discussions with stakeholders and members of the Labour Party alongside the party’s Kogi East Senatorial candidate, High Chief Peter Ameh.

During the meeting, Obi reassured supporters that solving the country’s security challenges, creating jobs for young people, improving healthcare services, expanding access to quality education and reducing poverty would remain priorities in his political agenda.

He also encouraged party members to participate actively in the electoral process.

“We urged our supporters to remain dedicated to the democratic process, turn out in large numbers to vote, and, above all, safeguard and defend their votes from the polling unit through the final declaration of results,” Obi said.

The former governor also made stopovers in Otukpa, Benue State, and Obollo Afor in Enugu State, where he met traders and residents to hear their concerns firsthand.

According to him, the interactions reinforced the need for a government that listens to the people and supports businesses by creating a favourable economic environment.

Obi noted that despite travelling across different states, the concerns raised by citizens were remarkably similar.

“Across all these engagements, the concerns expressed by our people remain essentially the same. They seek security in their communities, meaningful employment opportunities for our youths, access to properly functioning hospitals and schools for their children, and the means and resources to lead decent, dignified lives.

“These are not excessive demands. They represent the basic expectations citizens hold of a government dedicated to their welfare,” he stated.

While in Kogi State, Obi attended the 65th birthday celebration of Evangelist Sunday Oguche in Okpo, Olamaboro Local Government Area.

He described the cleric as a devoted servant of God whose contributions extend beyond the church to community development.

Obi prayed for God’s continued blessings, good health and strength for the celebrant as he marked the milestone.

The former presidential candidate later paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Willy Ezugwu, Eze Ka Eze I of Ideke Land and Eze Ogbozalla III of Opi Kingdom in Nsukka, Enugu State.

He thanked the traditional ruler for his prayers, fatherly advice and encouragement, describing the monarch as a patriot who believes in Nigeria’s future.

Obi concluded by restating his confidence that the country’s fortunes can be turned around through purposeful leadership.

“As we move forward on this journey, our message remains unequivocal: Nigeria can succeed, and government can be made to serve its people.

“A New Nigeria is Possible,” he said.