The Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said that next Saturday’s election offers Nigerians a lifetime opportunity to reset and reboot the nation in every respect—leadership and governance, security of life and property, and economic and political freedom. He insisted that Nigeria is not lacking the human capital needed for good leadership, but is “bedeviled by the impunity of a few individuals who have perfected the dubious act of state capture.” Obi made these remarks during a Zoom meeting with supporters, emphasizing that issues of national interest must be addressed urgently and that the process will begin in earnest on February 25.
“Fellow Nigerians, we are down to crunch time—seven days to the main day,” he said. “Our strength is in our diversity. We need to reset and reboot Nigeria in all ramifications—leadership and governance, security of life and property, economic and political freedom. We must celebrate our shared values and responsibilities.” Obi stressed that his campaign is not for personal gain but for “the millions of youths that are losing hope in our beloved country,” the women fearing for their futures, and the poor questioning whether it is a sin to be Nigerian. He added that he and his running mate, Datti, aim to deliver a new Nigeria that is possible.
Obi’s message has been consistent: the country is plagued by the impunity of a few who have mastered state capture, and these national‑interest issues need urgent attention. He pledged that security will be a national imperative, promising a holistic reform of the security sector and governance. “We will restructure, re‑equip, and re‑orient the Nigeria Police,” he explained, introducing a three‑level policing system—federal, state, and community—while raising the population‑to‑police‑officer ratio and ensuring a properly manned, equipped, and technologically driven security system.
He concluded by saying the change will be all‑encompassing, restoring patriotism and national pride. “Loyalty should be to God and country. The Constitution and rule of law will have primacy. May God help us all,” Obi added.
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