The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2027 election, Peter Obi has responded to his former running mate, Yusuf Datti, who had said none of the politicians challenging President Bola Tinubu in the next election, including Obi, could improve the country.
According to Obi, his record as a governor demonstrates his capacity to improve Nigeria if elected president.
Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Monday, Obi outlined his plans to restore order in governance, cut waste and tackle systemic corruption.
“I passed through Anambra State, and I improved the state in critical areas of development. And I can do the same thing in Nigeria,” Obi said.
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“I am sure that if given the opportunity, first I will bring civility and order in governance, and I will be able to cut costs of governance, which is irresponsible today. I will be able to do quite a number of things that will bring honour and respect to the country.”
Asked to mention some of the steps he would take, Obi said he would tackle corruption and waste, strengthen law and order and ensure credible elections.
“I will fight corruption; I will deal with issues of waste, law and order, and rigging won’t take place under my watch; political parties will function, and things will be done properly,” he said.
“I will focus on our priorities to unite the country, as it’s not united today, and secure the country. Secondly, secure the country. Thirdly, to ensure we prioritise critical areas of development, like health, education and pulling people out of poverty,” Obi added.
Baba-Ahmed made his remarks during an interview on the Mic On Podcast hosted by Seun Okinbaloye, posted on Saturday.