Obi accepts NDC ticket, vows to end insecurity, fix power

Presidential candidate Peter Obi has formally accepted the nomination of the Nigerian Democratic Coalition (NDC), unveiling an ambitious reform agenda to address Nigeria's pressing issues of insecurity, economic stagnation, and infrastructure deficit. In his acceptance speech in Abuja, Obi pledged to raise the nation's electricity generation capacity to 10,000 megawatts within four years.

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It is with deep humility that I accept the role of presidential candidate for our party. I express my profound gratitude to the leaders of our party, His Excellency Seriake Dickson, the National Chairman, National Secretary and the National Working Committee members of our relentless supporters, and the Nigerian populace who have steadfastly kept the spirit of hope alive.

Obi expressed deep gratitude to party leaders and delegates for their confidence in his leadership. He acknowledged Nigeria's difficult crossroads, marked by worsening insecurity, economic hardship, and declining public trust in governance, which have led to widespread disillusionment. However, he maintained that the country possesses the resilience for recovery if leadership improves.

"Businesses are struggling, communities are suffering, and an alarming number of citizens have lost faith in the very concept of governance," Obi stated. "Yet, I stand before you filled with optimism and strong faith in the resilience of our people, for I firmly believe that a New Nigeria is possible."

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Businesses are struggling, communities are suffering, and an alarming number of citizens have lost faith in the very concept of governance.

Addressing the deteriorating security situation, Obi cited global rankings that place Nigeria among the most affected nations by terrorism. He contrasted this with Nigeria's historical role in international peacekeeping missions, where its military once commanded global respect. Obi vowed that his administration would prioritize security reforms, emphasizing the urgency required to ensure national thriving.

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Yet, I stand before you filled with optimism and strong faith in the resilience of our people, for I firmly believe that a New Nigeria is possible.

Obi also stressed the importance of viewing Nigeria's diversity as a strength, warning against deepening ethnic, religious, and regional divisions. He aims to foster unity and leverage the nation's varied identities for progress.

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In terms of security, the situation in Nigeria has considerably worsened. The global terrorism impact assessments ranked Nigeria as the 8th most affected nation in 2022, 6th in 2024, and 4th in 2026.