The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general elections, Mr. Peter Obi, has reiterated his commitment to rescuing Nigeria from governance failure, political patronage, and fiscal wastefulness, declaring once again that “a new Nigeria is possible.”
Obi made the assertion during an interactive media briefing and national stakeholders’ forum held on Monday, November 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the ICC Grand Ballroom in Abuja.
Addressing party leaders, civil society delegates, and supporters, the NDC flagbearer criticized the country’s economic trajectory and persistent security challenges, urging citizens not to lose faith in the democratic process.
”Our nation cannot continue on a path where public resources are treated as disposable spoils of office while millions of citizens sink deeper into poverty,” Obi stated. “The journey to reset Nigeria requires fiscal discipline, transparency, and shift from consumption to production. I remain fully committed to leading this transformation, because a new Nigeria is not just an aspiration, it is achievable.”
Highlighting key pillars of the NDC policy framework, Obi emphasized reducing governance costs, prioritizing human capital development in health and education, and securing regional trade corridors to drive local manufacturing.
Speaking at the event, the National Publicity Secretary of the NDC, Dr. Yunusa Tanko, assured Nigerians that the party’s campaign structure is focused on grassroots mobilization and electoral transparency.
”Mr. Peter Obi represents a clear break from the wasteful status quo,” Tanko said during his address at 11:30 AM. “The NDC is building a movement grounded in accountability. We are preparing to present Nigerians with a candidate and a platform that puts the people first.”
The briefing concluded with a motion by senior party stakeholders reinforcing unity within the NDC framework as national campaigns gear up across the six geopolitical zones.
