Peter Obi has said his administration would restore fuel subsidy after tackling corruption in the system if he wins the 2027 presidential election.
The Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate made the statement on Monday at a town hall meeting for the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket in Sokoto.
Obi identified corruption as a major challenge facing Nigeria. He said his administration would target corrupt practices across government if elected.
Obi explains fuel subsidy plan
Speaking about the fuel subsidy debate, Obi said corruption had been a major problem with the subsidy system.
“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,” he said.
He added that his government would seek to eliminate corruption across every sector of the economy.
The statement marks a change from Obi’s earlier position. In August, he said subsidy removal should remain in place and argued that poor management of the resulting funds should not be used as a reason to reverse the policy.
Obi outlines other 2027 plans
The former Anambra State governor also spoke about his plans for education, security and economic development.
Obi said education would be his top priority after national unity and security. He also promised to deploy Nigeria’s resources toward improving critical sectors and connecting state capitals with railway lines to support economic activity.
He urged Nigerians to support NDC candidates at all levels during the 2027 elections, describing the task of addressing the country’s challenges as a collective responsibility.
Obi said the party’s approach would focus on what he called a “politics of care and service to Nigerians.”
Kwankwaso speaks on security
Obi’s running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, said their visit was aimed at engaging residents and seeking their support ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kwankwaso, a former Kano State governor, said the North-West faced serious security challenges, particularly banditry and kidnapping.
He said the Obi/Kwankwaso ticket was committed to addressing those challenges and improving conditions across the country.
The delegation had also visited the Sultan of Sokoto before the town hall meeting, according to Kwankwaso.
The NDC’s Sokoto governorship candidate, Shamsudeen Haido, separately pledged to provide good governance if elected in 2027.
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