At a flag‑off ceremony in Abia State on 4 November 2023, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) officially launched its campaign for the 2027 general elections, naming former governor Peter Obi as the party’s presidential candidate and declaring him the most suitable person to lead Nigeria.
During the event, NDC Chairman for Abia State, Chief Ako Atuloma, said the party’s platform was built on a new political beginning inspired by Obi’s leadership philosophy. He added that Nigeria needed a leader who prioritises citizens’ welfare, exercises restraint in public expenditure and demonstrates integrity in managing national resources. “Obi represents the kind of leadership capable of restoring public confidence in government and setting Nigeria on the path of sustainable development,” he said.
“My administration will prioritise both physical infrastructure and what I describe as ‘stomach infrastructure’ to tackle hunger and economic hardship,” Chief Etugo Ogah, the NDC’s governorship hopeful, told the crowd. “Abia has the economic potential to become one of the leading industrial centres in sub‑Saharan Africa.” He added that the state needed to translate its resources into tangible benefits for its people and pledged to attract entrepreneurs from China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Indonesia to establish industries in the state. Ogah compared his vision to Guangzhou, hoping locally manufactured goods could compete internationally.
Ogah said his first 100 days would focus on tackling hunger, improving residents’ welfare and managing public funds prudently. He questioned the justification for what he called excessive government expenditure and highlighted his experience in Abia politics since 2006 as an asset for delivering on his promises.
Former House of Representatives member Hon. Uko Nkole, NDC’s Abia North senatorial candidate, urged voters to reject the All Progressives Congress (APC) and vote for change in
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