Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), assured Nigerians on Thursday that their sacrifices towards building a better country will not be in vain. This promise came during a town hall meeting held in Ikeja, Lagos State.
Obi condemned an attack by suspected thugs that occurred before the meeting began, commending party members and supporters for their resilience during the incident. He expressed confidence that under an NDC administration, Lagos could see significant improvements and called on residents to support Funso Doherty, the party’s governorship candidate.
During his address, Obi highlighted his administration’s key objectives, including a commitment to combat corruption and enhance electricity provision to 10,000 megawatts, emphasizing that achieving such a target is feasible. Additionally, he pledged to ensure that every ward in the country has a functional primary healthcare center and stressed the importance of transitioning Nigeria from a consumption-driven to a production-based economy.
Obi also committed to addressing the issue of out-of-school children by aiming to reintegrate 30 percent of them into the education system, making basic education compulsory and free. On security matters, he promised to reform the Nigeria Police Force to improve service delivery and enhance the overall security architecture of the country.
He further criticized incumbent President Bola Tinubu, suggesting that it was time for a change in leadership, and urged Nigerians to actively participate in the upcoming 2027 general elections, ensuring that their votes are counted. Obi also called for a clean-up of the voter register ahead of the elections.
The meeting faced disruptions, with violence reportedly breaking out as thugs targeted NDC members and supporters, leading to vandalism and injuries. Despite these challenges, Funso Doherty praised the courage of party supporters who stood firm against the attackers.
Activist Aisha Yesufu also spoke at the event, encouraging attendees to protect their votes and ensure their voices are heard in the electoral process, expressing optimism that the NDC would emerge victorious in Lagos.
