The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Peter Obi, has criticized the persistence of institutional corruption in Nigeria, arguing that systemic leakages have crippled critical sectors such as education and left immense economic potential—including Kogi State’s rich historical and tourism assets—underdeveloped.
Obi made the remarks during a town hall meeting in Kogi State as part of the party’s nationwide consultations leading up to the 2027 general elections.
Addressing party members, stakeholders, and local traders—including visits to Kpata Market and engagements with traditional leadership—Obi maintained that entrenched corruption remains the primary driver of poverty, insecurity, and infrastructural decay across the country.
He drew a direct correlation between the nation’s governance challenges and the crisis in the educational sector, emphasizing that purposeful investment in human capital and productive capacity is non-negotiable for national recovery.
The opposition flagbearer also addressed broader national concerns, including agricultural stagnation, the status of the legacy Ajaokuta Steel Company, and the rising cost of living affecting market traders due to shrinking household purchasing power.
Reiterating his campaign message focused on transforming Nigeria from a consuming nation to a producing economy, Obi charged citizens to remain resilient, stating, “A New Nigeria is Possible, and Nigeria will be OK.”
