The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) has described its presidential candidate, Peter Obi, as the most suitable person to lead Nigeria in 2027, portraying him as a symbol of hope for national transformation.
The party made the remark while formally launching its campaign for the 2027 general elections in Abia State. Leaders pledged a new direction focused on industrialisation, careful management of public resources and better living standards for citizens.
Abia State NDC Chairman Chief Ako Atuloma expressed confidence that Obi’s election as president would usher in an era of responsible leadership. He said the party drew inspiration from Obi’s leadership philosophy and record in public service, adding that Nigeria needs a leader who prioritises citizens’ welfare, exercises restraint in spending and manages national resources with integrity.
Atuloma described Obi as the kind of leader capable of restoring public trust in government and placing the country on a path of sustainable development. He also noted that the party carefully selected a governorship candidate for Abia and urged residents to support the NDC, expressing optimism that the political momentum seen in 2023 would influence the 2027 polls.
The party’s Abia governorship candidate, Chief Etugo Ogah, said his administration would focus on both physical infrastructure and “stomach infrastructure” to address hunger and economic hardship. He lamented what he saw as inadequate development despite the state’s resources and argued that Abia has the potential to become one of the leading industrial centres in sub-Saharan Africa.Ogah identified infrastructure, healthcare and industrialisation as priority areas.
He promised to attract investors and professionals from countries such as China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia to set up industries, with the goal of turning Abia into an industrial and export hub comparable to Guangzhou in China.
This, he said, would create jobs, boost internally generated revenue and reduce dependence on imports.He vowed that tackling hunger and improving residents’ welfare would top his agenda in the first 100 days in office, while also committing to prudent management of public funds. Ogah praised Obi’s modest lifestyle, careful handling of resources and concern for ordinary Nigerians, saying his own governance style would reflect similar values of accountability.
He urged support for Obi’s presidential bid, expressing belief that the former Anambra governor could provide solutions to Nigeria’s challenges.NDC Abia North senatorial candidate and former House of Representatives member Uko Nkole said the party has strong support in the state. He described the NDC as a platform to ease Nigerians’ hardships and called on voters to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) in favour of change in 2027.
Nkole argued that, beyond Obi’s competence and integrity, his candidacy offers the South-East its closest chance in decades to produce a Nigerian president.Other speakers, including House of Assembly candidate Chinedum Obilor (Iyierioba), predicted a strong showing for Obi and NDC candidates in 2027. The campaign launch drew a large crowd of party members and supporters.
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