Peter Obi Promises Domestic Holidays If Elected President

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), announced on October 1, 2026, during an Independence Day address in Abuja, that he would not travel abroad for holidays if elected president in the 2027 general elections. Instead, he intends to spend these periods visiting various Nigerian states to engage directly with citizens, understand their concerns, and assess living conditions across the country.

Obi emphasized that his governance approach would be result-driven and measurable, promising decisive actions on security to enable farmers to return to their lands, children to resume schooling, and businesses to operate freely. He also criticized the ruling APC-led government for worsening Nigeria's problems since the 2023 elections, highlighting issues like poverty, a high number of out-of-school children, and ongoing insecurity.

Obi's remarks built on previous criticisms of past presidents for vacationing abroad, asserting that any president he elects would be expected to vacation domestically and engage with communities facing hardships.