Peter Obi Promises Active Kidnap Rescue Efforts if Elected

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Democratic Congress (NDC), vowed to personally lead rescue operations against kidnappers if he wins the 2027 presidential election. He made this commitment during a town hall meeting in Enugu on October 29, emphasizing that no president should remain idle while citizens are abducted.

Obi contrasted his proposed leadership style with what he described as the passive approach of President Bola Tinubu's administration. He stated that the next president must be physically active and willing to travel across Nigeria to explain their administration's record.

Obi outlined priority actions for his first days in office, including declaring states of emergency in education and electricity generation. He also promised transparency regarding government borrowing, ensuring citizens are informed about the purpose of any loans taken by his administration.

Additionally, Obi urged voters to support him based on his qualifications rather than his Igbo identity.