Peter Obi Promises Annual State Visits If Elected President

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), announced his commitment to visit all 36 states of Nigeria every year and conduct regular town hall meetings with citizens if he is elected president in 2027. During a TikTok livestream on Sunday, Obi stated that his governance approach would foster national unity, balanced regional development, and direct engagement with the populace.

He expressed a desire for every region, including the South-West, South-South, South-East, North-East, North-West, and North-Central, to experience development and feel included in governance. Obi emphasized the importance of a government that addresses all parts of the country and pledged to spend his holidays in various states across the six geopolitical zones.

He also plans to hold monthly or bi-monthly town hall meetings to explain government policies and decisions. Furthermore, Obi urged voters to evaluate candidates based on competence and character rather than ethnic affiliation, stating he does not seek support based on his Igbo identity.