Peter Obi Promises No More Fake Promises for 2027 Elections

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress, stated there will be no more fake promises to Nigerians as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. He made this declaration in a post on his verified X handle following a courtesy visit to the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar.

During a town hall meeting with the people of Sokoto, Obi expressed that the engagement was fruitful, allowing him to listen to concerns and discuss the vision he shares with his running mate, Rabi’u Kwankwaso. He acknowledged the significant work ahead and stressed the importance of courage, competence, compassion, character, and collective determination to change Nigeria's narrative.

Obi's message included a commitment to uniting the country, tackling insecurity, and addressing human insecurity, poverty, unemployment, hunger, and hopelessness, which he believes contribute to criminality. He also criticized money politics and its harmful effects on democracy, emphasizing the need to break the cycle of bad leadership driven by transactional politics.