Peter Obi pledges security and power reforms after NDC nomination
Peter Obi has formally accepted the presidential ticket of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition, unveiling a reform agenda focused on tackling insecurity, economic stagnation, and infrastructure challenges. In his acceptance speech in Abuja, Obi expressed gratitude to party leaders and supporters for their confidence in his leadership. He highlighted Nigeria’s current difficulties, including rising insecurity and economic hardship, but insisted the country can recover with improved leadership. Obi promised major reforms in security, health, and electricity, aiming to restore hope and progress.
Key takeaways
- Peter Obi accepted the NDC presidential nomination and outlined plans to address insecurity, economic stagnation, and infrastructure deficits.
- He pledged to raise electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts within four years, up from the current 4,000 megawatts.
- Obi highlighted worsening security, referencing global rankings that placed Nigeria as the 8th most affected by terrorism in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026.
- He promised to double health insurance coverage to over 20 percent within four years and address high infant mortality rates.
- Obi committed to supporting small businesses, youth enterprises, and reducing corruption and governance costs.
