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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr Peter Obi, has pledged to provide security for the lives and property of Nigerians when elected in the forthcoming general elections in 2027.
Obi stated this during a town hall meeting when he visited Benue State as part of his 2027 campaign, and on a humanitarian visit to the Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of the state.
Obi, who was accompanied by the vice presidential candidate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, assured the people of Benue State that he was seeking their votes to secure and unite Nigeria.
The NDC presidential candidate, who noted that a new Nigeria was possible, stated that “If we are in government, nobody will witness what is happening in the country today.
“If you kidnap school children or kill anybody and try to run into the bush, we will go into the bush with you and we will get you. We must stop this act. Nigeria must be secured.”
Obi, who also stated that no Nigerian would be allowed to go to bed hungry, lamented that under President Bola Tinubu, “Nigeria has gotten more money but citizens do not know where the money is going.”
While also noting that there was no Federal Government project going on in Benue State, Obi said “we want to build a better society for you. For the youths, we want to ensure you finish school and be able to start your own business or get a job.
“Those with no jobs today, we assure you of our commitment that you will have something to do. Youths unemploynent is unacceptable. We will empower the people through agriculture. We will build a society where a child of nobody will be somebody without knowing anybody.
“As part of our agenda, we will fight corruption such that public funds would be used for public good, we would invest in public healthcare and also invest in education,” he added.
Earlier, Obi visited residents of the Yelewata community in Guma LGA of Benue State, where he went to sympathise with victims and families of those attacked in June 2025.
The NDC presidential candidate also paid homage to the Tor Tiv, His Royal Majesty, Prof. James Ayatse, in his palace in Gboko LGA.
The Tor Tiv appreciated the former governor of Anambra State for the visit, prayed for his protection and successful visit to the state, and called for more prayers for the state and the country at large.
Obi told the Tor Tiv that he was in the state for a combined humanitarian and political engagement and thought it wise to visit the palace for his royal blessing and some important discussions.
Obi was accompanied at the palace by the Catholic Bishop of Gboko Diocese, Most Rev. William Avenya, Rev. Pastor Tor Ujah, other reverend fathers, pastors and a few supporters of the party.
Obi and his entourage were also received by a mammoth crowd of supporters and well-wishers at various points in Makurdi, Yelewata and Gboko LGA.
