Labour Party’s 2023 presidential flag bearer, Mr. Peter Obi, has made a strong appeal to the people of Northern Nigeria, urging them to place their trust in him ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Speaking during an interview on Sunday Politics, a programme aired by Channels Television, Obi expressed confidence that the North would not only benefit immensely from his leadership but would also come to celebrate him if he is elected president.
Obi described Northern Nigeria as the country’s most strategic asset, highlighting the region’s vast uncultivated agricultural lands and rich industrial legacy.
He pledged to unlock this potential, stating that reviving the region’s economic fortunes would be a central focus of his administration.
“I want the North to trust me. The greatest asset Nigeria possesses lies in the North—the large stretches of fertile but uncultivated land,” Obi said passionately.
The former Anambra State governor also assured Nigerians that he would tackle the security challenges plaguing the North with urgency and determination.
He emphasized that restoring peace in the region is not just feasible but crucial to Nigeria’s long-term progress.
“The criminality we are witnessing in the North today—I will deal with it,” he vowed. “If I become president, the North will celebrate me. I understand the problems, and I have the commitment to solve them.”
Reflecting on the economic history of Northern Nigeria, Obi made specific reference to Kano, once a flourishing industrial city. He recalled that the city used to be a hub of automobile trading and home to renowned industrial zones such as Bompai and Sharada.
“I remember when I used to visit Kano to purchase cars. The city was thriving with industry—Bompai, Sharada 1, Sharada 2. These zones were active, but sadly, they are no longer functioning,” he lamented.
Obi affirmed that the revival of such industrial centers and the full utilization of the North’s agricultural resources are achievable goals that would form key pillars of his governance strategy.
He expressed optimism that, under his leadership, Northern Nigeria would experience a new era of peace, prosperity, and productivity.
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