The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have raised concerns over the worsening hardship and insecurity in Nigeria, urging citizens to use their votes to determine the country’s future in the 2027 general election.
The candidates spoke in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, during the Port Harcourt session of the Obi Talks Nigeria town hall series, which featured a question-and-answer session and direct engagement with participants.
Obi, who said he was prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for the country, urged Nigerians to take the 2027 election seriously and ensure that the right decisions are made at the polls.
“I can die for Nigeria,” Obi said, while calling on citizens to use their votes to determine the direction of the country.
The NDC presidential candidate also criticised what he described as persistent threats from the ruling party, arguing that politicians seeking to lead Nigeria should engage directly with the people.
“Let whoever wants to do anything come out and speak to us,” Obi said, stressing the importance of leaders interacting openly with Nigerians.
Speaking about the state of the nation, Kwankwaso said public frustration is widespread, attributing the growing anger to economic hardship and poor governance.
“People are hungry. People have no purchasing power. Their children cannot go to school,” he said, adding that he was not even talking about the difficulty of accessing healthcare.
The NDC running mate also raised concerns about the state of infrastructure and insecurity, particularly across Northern Nigeria.
“Roads are very bad, and worst is the issue of insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria today,” he said.
According to Kwankwaso, Nigerians continue to lose their lives while those in positions of authority appear indifferent to the worsening security situation.
Also speaking at the town hall, the NDC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, joined Obi and Kwankwaso in urging Nigerians to approach the 2027 election with greater seriousness.
The speakers emphasised that citizens have a crucial role in determining the country’s future through their votes and choosing leaders who will address the challenges confronting the nation.
The Port Harcourt engagement forms part of the Obi Talks Nigeria town hall series, through which Obi is visiting different states to interact directly with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election.
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