presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has taken his political engagements to Kogi, Benue and Enugu states, promising to prioritise security, employment, healthcare, education and poverty reduction.
Obi disclosed this in a statement on Sunday after meeting party stakeholders, supporters, traders and traditional leaders across the three states.
In Olamaboro Local Government Area of Kogi State, Obi met with party supporters alongside the Labour Party’s Kogi East Senatorial candidate, High Chief Peter Ameh.
He said the discussions focused on the major challenges facing Nigerians, particularly insecurity, unemployment, poor healthcare, inadequate education and poverty.
“We reaffirmed our commitment to addressing the major challenges facing our people, especially insecurity, healthcare, education, employment, and poverty alleviation,” Obi said.
He urged supporters to remain committed to the democratic process and protect their votes during elections.
“We urged our supporters to remain dedicated to the democratic process, turn out in large numbers to vote, and, above all, safeguard and defend their votes from the polling unit through the final declaration of results,” he said.
Obi also visited Otukpa in Ogbadibo Local Government Area of Benue State and Obollo Afor in Enugu State, where he interacted with residents and traders.
According to him, the concerns raised during the engagements were largely similar across the three states.
“Across all these engagements, the concerns expressed by our people remain essentially the same,” he said.
“They seek security in their communities, meaningful employment opportunities for our youths, access to properly functioning hospitals and schools for their children, and the means and resources to lead decent, dignified lives.”
Obi described the demands as basic expectations that government should meet.
“These are not excessive demands. They represent the basic expectations citizens hold of a government dedicated to their welfare,” he said.
He also assured traders and residents that his political agenda would focus on creating an environment where businesses could grow and citizens could improve their livelihoods.
“I assured them that, under my leadership, they would have a government that recognises their difficulties, prioritises their welfare, and provides an environment in which their businesses can grow,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor later attended the 65th birthday celebration of Evangelist Sunday Oguche in Okpo, Olamaboro LGA, describing him as a preacher and community builder committed to serving God and his people.
Obi also paid a courtesy visit to His Royal Majesty, Igwe Willy Ezugwu, Eze Ka Eze I of Ideke Land and Eze Ogbozalla III of Opi Kingdom in Nsukka, Enugu State.
He said the traditional ruler offered him prayers, royal blessings and fatherly counsel.
“His Royal Majesty is a true Nigerian with a profound belief in the future of our country,” Obi said.
“I am profoundly thankful for his fatherly counsel, encouragement, and prayers.”
Obi said the engagements had reinforced his belief that Nigeria could overcome its challenges if government remained focused on serving citizens.
“As we move forward on this journey, our message remains unequivocal: Nigeria can succeed, and government can be made to serve its people,” he said.
“A New Nigeria is possible.”