Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has declared that he will personally join security forces to track down criminals and rescue abducted citizens if elected president.Making the bold assertion during a campaign rally in Bayelsa State.
Obi emphasized that a true leader must demonstrate direct commitment and take personal responsibility for national security.
Addressing the rising tide of insecurity, the former Anambra State governor stated that his administration would adopt a zero-tolerance policy toward mass abductions and criminal banditry.
Key Highlights of Peter Obi’s Security Pledge
- Direct Executive Involvement: Obi vowed that a future government under his leadership would not sit idly by during security crises, stressing, “If anybody takes schoolchildren, if anybody kidnaps anybody, I will go into the bush. We will go into that bush and rescue the person.”
- Reflecting on Past Governance: Highlighting his record as governor, Obi noted that his administration successfully tackled forest-based criminality in Anambra State through decisive action and close coordination with security authorities.
- Road Infrastructure and Safety: To underline the urgent need to restore safety along national highways, Obi shared that he had traveled by road across several states—including Enugu, Kogi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, and Bayelsa—during his campaign tour.
- Broader Policy Commitments: Alongside national security reforms, Obi pledged to declare emergencies on corruption, basic education (making primary schooling free in partnership with states), and power generation to lift local living standards.
Furthermore, Obi criticized the ruling administration’s handling of economic hardships and public accountability, calling on voters to critically assess governance records as the 2027 general elections approach.
