The NDC presidential candidate also condemned what he described as constant threats from the ruling party, insisting that politicians seeking to lead the country must go out and speak directly with the people.
The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, have decried the high rate of hardship and insecurity in Nigeria, urging citizens to take responsibility for the country’s future through their votes.
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 interaction with participants.
Obi, who said he was ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria, urged Nigerians to ensure that the right thing is done.
“I can die for Nigeria,” Obi said, while calling on citizens to take the 2027 election seriously and use their votes to determine the country’s future.
The NDC presidential candidate also condemned what he described as constant threats from the ruling party, insisting that politicians seeking to lead the country must go out and speak directly with the people.
“Let whoever wants to do anything come out and speak to us,” Obi said, stressing the need for leaders to engage Nigerians directly.
Speaking on the state of the nation, Kwankwaso said the anger among Nigerians cuts across the country, blaming widespread hardship and poor governance for the situation.
“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.
Kwankwaso also highlighted poor infrastructure and insecurity, particularly in Northern Nigeria.
“Roads are very bad, and worst is the issue of insecurity, especially in Northern Nigeria today,” he said.
According to him, many people are being killed while those in authority appear unconcerned about the situation.
Also speaking at the engagement, the NDC governorship candidate in Rivers State, Dumo Lulu-Briggs, joined the call for Nigerians to take the 2027 election seriously, with the speakers emphasising the need for citizens to determine the country’s direction through their votes.
The Port Harcourt engagement is part of Obi’s Obi Talks Nigeria series, through which the NDC presidential candidate is travelling to different states for one-on-one interactions with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general election.
