Nigeria: 2027 - Peter Obi Rolls Out Plans for Nigeria, Challenges Tinubu On Borrowing

What the report says

Peter Obi, the 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, used a town hall meeting in Enugu on Thursday evening to set out campaign priorities and criticize President Bola Tinubu’s borrowing record. According to Premium Times, the event was held at the Amadeo Event Centre, and Obi said his proposed agenda would focus on power supply, insecurity, education, health care and anti-corruption measures.

Obi said he would aim to raise electricity output to at least 10,000 megawatts through improvements in generation, transmission and distribution, arguing that reliable power is needed to revive industry and create jobs. He also promised stronger action on insecurity, saying his administration would work to unite the country and improve public safety. In addition, he said he would declare emergencies in education and the fight against corruption, while expanding access to primary health care in every ward.

The report also says Obi pressed Tinubu to explain his government’s borrowing and spending. Tinubu had recently asked the National Assembly to approve new external loans under a 2026-2027 borrowing plan. Obi challenged the president to travel across the country and account for his administration’s record since 2023, including how borrowed funds were used. He said voters should hear directly from candidates and compare their performance and plans before the 2027 election.

Political economist Pat Utomi also spoke at the meeting, arguing that corruption, criminality and division have slowed Nigeria’s development. He voiced support for an Obi-Kwankwaso ticket and called on supporters to mobilize voters.