Obi gave the assurance on Thursday during the party’s town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos State, where he condemned an attack by suspected political thugs on party members and supporters ahead of the event.
The former Anambra State governor commended NDC supporters for their conduct despite the disruption, insisting that the party would not be intimidated from campaigning across Lagos State.
He also declared that Lagos could achieve better governance under an NDC administration and urged residents to support the party’s governorship candidate, Funso Doherty.
Speaking on his national agenda, Obi said Nigerians deserved a united and secure country, adding that he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, were committed to addressing the country’s security challenges.
“Kwankwaso and I are committed to securing Nigeria,” he said.
The former governor promised that an Obi-Kwankwaso administration would tackle corruption and increase electricity generation to 10,000 megawatts, describing the target as achievable with the right policies and commitment.
He also pledged to establish functional primary healthcare centres in every ward across the country.
On education, Obi reiterated his commitment to moving Nigeria from a consumption-driven economy to one based on production, while promising to reduce the number of out-of-school children by bringing 30 per cent of them into quality education.
“Basic education will be compulsory and free,” he said.
Addressing the security sector, the NDC candidate promised to reform the Nigeria Police Force, improve officers’ welfare and recruit more graduates into the policing system to strengthen professionalism and service delivery.
“We want a country that will be manned by people who are competent,” Obi stated.
He added that improving police welfare and bringing more graduates into the force would help introduce new approaches to policing and enhance national security.
Obi also criticised President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying the President was tired and should leave office.
He urged Nigerians to participate actively in the 2027 general elections and remain at their polling units until their votes were counted and transmitted.
He further called for a credible and updated voter register, insisting that every eligible Nigerian’s vote must count.
Earlier, the senator representing Anambra Central, Victor Umeh, assured Nigerians that those he accused of holding the country back would be removed from positions of influence.
Doherty Praises Supporters for Standing Firm
The NDC governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funso Doherty, praised party members and supporters for remaining resolute despite the reported attack on the venue.
Activist Aisha Yesufu, who also addressed the gathering, urged Nigerians to protect their votes and exercise their rights within the provisions of 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 reportedly left several people injured and vehicles belonging to party members vandalised, disrupting preparations for the gathering.
