Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, says he is confident of securing strong support from northern Nigeria ahead the 2027 elections, insisting that no other contender can match his agenda for the region.
Speaking during an interview on Monday, Obi described the North as Nigeria’s “greatest asset” and said his administration would transform the region through agriculture.
“Nobody can do what I intend to do in the North. We will change the North. Our greatest asset as a country is in the North. We can make more money from agriculture than we make from oil,” he said.
The former Anambra State governor also stressed the need to strengthen democratic institutions, urging the government to protect and empower opposition parties.
According to him, a vibrant opposition is critical for accountability and effective governance. “The government should protect the opposition. In fact, they should make opposition stronger and make it work,” he added.
