“A New Nigeria Is Possible”: Peter Obi Accepts NDC Presidential Ticket, Promises Security, Jobs and Better Governance
The presidential aspirant of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has formally accepted his nomination, declaring that Nigeria stands at a critical turning point that demands unity, discipline, and purposeful leadership.
Speaking at the party’s national convention in Abuja, Obi expressed gratitude to the leadership of the NDC, including National Chairman Senator Seriake Dickson, the National Working Committee, and party delegates for the confidence reposed in him.
“A New Nigeria is Possible,” he said, describing the phrase as a collective national mission rather than a political slogan.
“This moment is not about personal ambition. It is about the future of our country and the hope of millions of Nigerians who still believe in a better nation,” he added.
Obi said Nigeria’s challenges — including insecurity, economic hardship, unemployment, and weakening public services — require urgent and coordinated reforms.
On national unity, he warned against ethnic and religious divisions, stressing that Nigeria’s diversity must be harnessed as a strength rather than a source of conflict.
Addressing insecurity, he pledged an intelligence-driven and technology-supported security strategy, alongside stronger coordination among security agencies. He also emphasized tackling root causes such as poverty, exclusion, and unemployment.
In healthcare, Obi described the country’s primary healthcare system as severely underperforming, pledging expanded investment, improved staffing, and wider health insurance coverage. He also promised functional primary healthcare centres across all wards in the country.
He identified education as central to national development, promising increased investment in schools, teacher training, technology, and vocational education to equip young Nigerians with employable and entrepreneurial skills.
On food security, Obi raised concern over rising hunger levels despite Nigeria’s vast arable land, arguing that aggressive agricultural investment is essential to reversing food shortages and poverty.
He also addressed the country’s power challenges, pledging to significantly boost electricity generation and distribution within four years to support industries and improve living standards.
On the economy, he promised targeted support for micro, small, and medium enterprises through improved access to finance, tax incentives, and sector-specific interventions aimed at job creation.
Obi further pledged to reduce corruption and the cost of governance through transparency, accountability, and efficient public spending, while reinforcing respect for the rule of law and democratic institutions.
“Our democracy must reflect the true will of the people, with fairness, accountability, and respect for opposition voices,” he said.
Concluding his remarks, Obi urged Nigerians to remain hopeful, insisting that with unity and focused leadership, the country can overcome its challenges.
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