Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, has emphasized that the pathway to solving Nigeria’s most pressing issues lies in the north of the country.
Speaking at a gathering of prominent northern leaders organized by the National Political Consultative Group, Obi highlighted the region’s untapped potential as a national asset.
During his address, Obi pointed out that the persistent problems of crime and insecurity in the north are largely driven by poverty. He urged northern leaders, including notable figures such as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, to recognize the region’s critical role in shaping Nigeria’s future.
According to Obi, empowering the north economically and socially is essential for the country’s overall progress, as the region’s development will have a ripple effect on national stability and prosperity.
In a press release signed by Ibrahim Umar, spokesman of the Peter Obi Media Reach (POMR) Obi said that the region must invest in education because it's the easiest way to tackle poverty.
According to him, the North has voted for religion and tribe in the past; this is the time to vote for something else, a time to consider competence and capacity.
Recalling the strength of the North in the past, Obi said that as a banker, Kano was the place they came for cash, but today, all the industries in Kano are gone.
Obi also underscored the importance of trust among Nigerians to be able to tackle the myriads of problems away from ethnic and religious sentiments.
Drawing an inference from some successful agrarian nations like Bangladesh, Netherlands and others, the LP standards bearer, who spoke amid cheers from the gathering, said Northern Nigeria has more potential than all these countries but noted that what is lacking is good governance, good policies and implementation.
Earlier, the immediate past Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, in a keynote Speech at the gathering, bemoaned the security situation in the North and called for the need to create a platform to rescue the region.
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