Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has pledged to restore petroleum subsidy if elected in 2027, saying his administration would first tackle corruption in the system.
Obi made the pledge on Monday at a town hall meeting for the Obi/Kwankwaso presidential ticket in Sokoto, where he identified corruption as a major challenge confronting the country.
“People are talking about subsidy but what is all about it is corruption. By removing the corruption, I assure you that we will bring back subsidy.
“The problem of Nigeria is corruption, as such, if elected, we will stop all forms of corruption in every sector of the country,” he said.
He urged Nigerians to support NDC candidates at all levels in the 2027 general elections, describing the task of addressing the country’s recurring challenges as a collective responsibility.
The former Anambra governor said the party was committed to what he described as a “politics of care and service to Nigerians” and promised to deploy the country’s resources to improve security, education and other sectors.
“Education is our number one priority after unity and security,” Obi said.
He also pledged to connect all state capitals by railway to facilitate economic activities and promote development.
NDC Vice-Presidential Candidate, Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso, said the delegation was in Sokoto to meet residents and seek their support and cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso said they had earlier visited the Sultan of Sokoto, who prayed for the success of the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket and conveyed his goodwill.
He noted that while security challenges affected different parts of the country, the North-West had become a major hotspot for banditry and kidnapping.
“We are, therefore, committed to mitigating all these challenges and make Nigeria better,” he said.
Earlier, NDC governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Dr Shamsudeen Haido, pledged good governance if elected, while the party’s state Chairman, Alhaji Bello Yabo, said the town hall gave residents an opportunity to hear directly from Obi and Kwankwaso about their plans and vision for the country.
