Obi, who recently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after leaving the Labour Party, made the remarks during a visit to Kaduna on Sunday, where he met with ADC stakeholders in the state
Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has declared that he can govern Nigeria effectively from Kaduna, underlining his support for decentralising the nation’s leadership.
Obi, who recently joined the African Democratic Congress (ADC) after leaving the Labour Party, made the remarks during a visit to Kaduna on Sunday, where he met with ADC stakeholders in the state.
He stressed that effective governance does not have to be centred in Abuja, noting that a president can operate efficiently from other parts of the country.
He highlighted the short distance between the nation’s capital and Kaduna as an example of how such decentralisation could work.
“Abuja to Kaduna is less than two hours. Nothing stops a President from going via road to Kaduna for a meeting, staying there for a day or two before coming back,” Obi said. “In fact, I can actually serve Nigeria from Kaduna and that’s what we want to do.”
During the meeting, the former Anambra state governor also called for a shift away from “the politics of money” towards leadership defined by competence, character, and measurable results.
Sharing details of the visit on his official X handle, Obi said, “Today, as part of my nationwide consultations, I visited Kaduna State, where I met with our party stakeholders and members, including Dr. Alhaji Ahmed Tijjani, a gubernatorial hopeful, and Senator Lawal Adamu, who represents Kaduna Central. What I observed in them was not just political ambition but a sincere desire to serve the people and contribute to the rebuilding of our country.”
He described Kaduna as a strategic state with the potential to regain its former status as a symbol of unity, a hub for industry, agriculture, and commerce.
Obi added, “With disciplined, competent, and people-oriented leadership, we can restore that lost glory for the benefit of all. Equally important is the need to rekindle the spirit of unity and coexistence for which Kaduna was once known.
A divided society cannot progress, but a united, just, and inclusive one will always find a path to peace and development.”
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