Peter Obi, a leading figure in the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on Nigerians to look ahead and support a shift in the country’s leadership at the polls.
He made the appeal on Wednesday, the 18th of February, 2026, during an engagement with Hausa/Fulani traditional leaders in Abuja, where he addressed concerns about the nation’s current state.
“We have to talk about the future of our country. All of you know what is happening to our country today. That’s why we are campaigning that you vote out this government,” he said.
Obi painted a bleak picture of the country’s condition, pointing to worsening insecurity, widespread hunger and deepening hardship among citizens.
“Today we have insecurity across Nigeria. We have hunger across Nigeria. We are suffering across Nigeria. The only thing that is working in Nigeria today is bad news. Every morning you wake up is bad news,” Obi stated.
The former presidential contender maintained that a different administration would redirect attention to essential sectors, especially education and healthcare.
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“We’re urging you to vote for a change and bring a new Nigeria, where our children will be in school. Our hospitals will work,” he added.
He further criticized what he described as misplaced spending priorities by the current government, particularly in the health sector.
“Today, if you’re sick in Nigeria you’re praying to Almighty God because we’re now in a country where our president spends 360 billion to buy and refit his plane and spends 36 million in capital vote for the Ministry of Health. There’s nothing working,” he said.
Obi concluded by encouraging citizens to seize the opportunity of the ballot to usher in what he termed a “new Nigeria” anchored on improved welfare, functional institutions and restored public services.