Nigeria: 'I Improved Anambra - I Can Do Same in Nigeria' - Obi Replies Datti

What the report says

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, said his time as Anambra State governor shows he can improve Nigeria if elected president. The remarks, reported by Vanguard and distributed by AllAfrica, were made in response to comments by his former running mate, Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, who had argued that no opposition figure challenging President Bola Tinubu in 2027 could better the country.

In an interview previewed by Arise Television, Obi said he would bring order to governance, reduce public spending, and confront corruption if given the chance to lead the country. He said his priorities would include strengthening law and order, supporting credible elections, and ensuring political parties operate properly. He also pointed to national unity, security, health, education and poverty reduction as areas he would focus on.

Baba-Ahmed made his criticism on the Mic On Podcast, where he said Tinubu should prepare to hand over but not to any of the people opposing him, including Obi. The exchange highlights continuing debate within Nigeria’s opposition space over who is best positioned to challenge the sitting president. More broadly, Obi’s comments reflect a familiar campaign theme: linking state-level performance to claims of readiness for national office.