Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of Nigeria’s Democratic Congress (NDC), responds to comments by Datti Baba-Ahmed that Obi cannot fix Nigeria if elected president. Baba-Ahmed had argued that no leading candidates for the 2027 election can resolve the country’s problems, including Obi, his former principal.
In an interview on Arise News, Obi says his record as governor of Anambra State demonstrates he can improve Nigeria. He cites actions he says he took on civility in governance, cutting the cost of governance, fighting corruption, tackling waste, and addressing law and order. He also links his potential presidency to preventing election rigging and says parties would operate properly.
Obi further outlines priorities he would pursue if elected, including uniting the country, improving security, and focusing development spending on health, education, and poverty reduction. Across the reports, the dispute centers on whether Obi can deliver national improvements, with Obi presenting his state-level performance as evidence and Baba-Ahmed challenging his capacity.
