The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to end the existence of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps in Nigeria if elected president in 2027.
Speaking in Jos, the Plateau State capital, Obi said his administration would prioritise national security and the protection of lives and property, stressing that continued displacement of citizens would be unacceptable under his leadership.
According to him, he should be regarded as a failure if Nigerians are still living in IDP camps after spending between one year and 18 months in office.
Obi also emphasised the need to foster unity across the country, lamenting what he described as deep divisions along ethnic and religious lines.
“Our commitment is to unite Nigeria because today there is no unity. We are divided along tribal and religious lines, and that should not be. We are Nigerians,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor further pledged to tackle insecurity, particularly in states such as Plateau and Benue, where communities have experienced recurring attacks and violence.
He assured residents that his administration would work to end the suffering of families affected by insecurity, stating that no parent should continue to endure the grief of losing loved ones to violence.
“I have said it before and I will repeat it: after one year to 18 months in office, if any Nigerian remains in an IDP camp, then we have failed,” Obi said.
Highlighting his visits to conflict-affected communities, Obi noted that he had been to areas including Bokkos, Mangu and Barkin Ladi in Plateau State and was familiar with the challenges faced by residents.
He expressed confidence that a proposed Obi-Kwankwaso administration would effectively confront insecurity and prevent incidents such as the kidnapping of schoolchildren.
The NDC candidate maintained that restoring security and national unity would form the foundation of his administration if elected in the 2027 presidential election.
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