The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, and his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, have held a town hall meeting in Kaduna as part of their ongoing engagements with citizens ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Obi disclosed this in a statement following the meeting, which took place on Saturday and was attended by NDC members, candidates and citizens.
The engagement followed a similar town hall recently held in Port Harcourt and was designed to provide an opportunity for the party's candidates to hear directly from citizens and respond to questions about issues affecting the country.
According to Obi, he joined Kwankwaso and other party candidates at the Kaduna meeting after visiting the Sheikh Muhammad Sambo Memorial Islamic Institute in Rigachikun.
Obi said the party used the meeting to reassure participants of its commitment to national unity, poverty reduction, healthcare and education.
He also identified insecurity as a major concern, saying greater attention would be given to security so that Nigerians displaced from their communities could safely return to their homes, farms and businesses.
The former Anambra State governor also spoke about corruption and what he described as inefficiencies associated with the fuel subsidy regime.
He said reducing the burden of fuel costs and creating an economy capable of providing Nigerians with decent living conditions would be among the issues requiring attention.
Obi challenged other political parties and candidates to engage directly with Nigerians rather than relying solely on campaign promises.
“Leaders and aspiring leaders must therefore leave their comfort zones and interface directly with the people they seek to serve,” he said.
He argued that democracy should be people-centred and that citizens should have opportunities to express their concerns and question those seeking political office.
Reports from the Kaduna meeting indicate that Obi also called for issue-based and demand-driven campaigns, arguing that politicians should focus on challenges identified by citizens rather than making promises that may prove difficult to fulfil.
Kwankwaso, who is the NDC vice-presidential candidate, also addressed participants at the meeting and encouraged Nigerians to participate in the electoral process. Reports said he highlighted security, job creation, education and agricultural development among issues requiring attention.
The Kaduna engagement forms part of the NDC's series of town halls as political parties intensify consultations and public engagements ahead of the 2027 elections.
Obi concluded his statement by thanking the party leadership and organisers while expressing appreciation to participants in Kaduna.
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