The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has assured Nigerians that their sacrifices and efforts towards building a better country will not be in vain.

Obi gave the assurance on Thursday during the party’s town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State, where he condemned the attack on party members and supporters by suspected thugs before the event.

The former Anambra State governor commended supporters for their conduct despite the incident, insisting that the NDC would continue its campaign across all parts of Lagos.

He also urged residents to support the party’s governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, saying Lagos could achieve better results under an NDC administration.

Obi Outlines Plans for Nigeria

Speaking on his presidential ambition, Obi said he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were committed to securing Nigeria and building a united nation.

He promised that an Obi-Kwankwaso administration would tackle corruption and increase electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts, describing the target as achievable.

The NDC presidential candidate also pledged to establish functional primary healthcare centres in every ward across the country.

On education, Obi reiterated his commitment to transforming Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy into a production-based one.

He promised to bring 30 per cent of out-of-school children off the streets and provide them with quality education.

“Basic education will be compulsory and free,” he said.

On security, Obi promised to reform the Nigeria Police Force to improve service delivery and strengthen the country’s security architecture.

He also pledged to improve police welfare and recruit more graduates into the force.

“One of the commitments I have is to improve the welfare of the Nigeria Police. We’ll employ more graduates in our policing system so they can do things differently,” he said.

Obi Urges Nigerians to Protect Their Votes

Obi also called on President Bola Tinubu to leave office, saying Nigerians needed a change in leadership.

He urged eligible voters to participate in the 2027 general elections and remain at their polling units until their votes were counted and transmitted.

He further stressed the need to clean up the voter register ahead of the elections, insisting that every Nigerian’s vote must count.

Earlier, Victor Umeh, the lawmaker representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, assured Nigerians that those holding the country back would be dismantled.

Doherty Commends Supporters After Lagos Attack

The NDC governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, commended party members and supporters for standing their ground despite attempts by suspected thugs to disrupt the town hall meeting.

Activist Aisha Yesufu also urged Nigerians to protect their votes and defend themselves in accordance with the Constitution.

She expressed confidence that the NDC would defeat the APC in Lagos and win the 2027 presidential election.

The town hall meeting was preceded by violence after suspected thugs reportedly invaded the venue and attacked NDC members and supporters.

The incident left several people injured and some vehicles vandalised.