Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate, made the statement on Monday in Lagos that he would rather die than disappoint his supporters.
While discussing the support he receives, Obi stated, “I did not know many of them, but I vow not to disappoint them.”
I have no intention of failing them.I’d rather die than disappoint them.He emphasized, “I am going to serve them.”
Additionally, the LP presidential candidate stated that the country’s transition from consumption to production would resolve the majority of its issues.
The Nigerian Guild of Editors’ initiative, the Editors Forum, was where Obi gave a speech.
According to the former governor of Anambra State, the country was facing numerous difficulties primarily due to its consumption-based economy.
He claims that three-quarters of the nation’s problems can be resolved if it is productive.
He cited unemployment, poverty, criminality, and insecurity as obstacles.
We can’t have that many people living in poverty and not have robbery, banditry, and other forms of criminal activity.
He stated, “We must replace the formula for sharing with the formula for production.”
He said that Nigeria had prolific grounds and the populace to do well in horticulture.
The vast uncultivated land, not the oil we are seeing, is this nation’s hope.
“I pledge to bring Nigeria into production.”
“The fact that we can’t take care of ourselves makes it agreeable.
“We must motivate the nation to work;All that is required is leadership that is capable of driving the process and comprehends it.That’s possible, he said.
Regarding the funding of his campaign, Obi stated that, contrary to what was implied, no one else was funding the campaign.
Additionally, he stated that he did not pay anyone to step down or walk with him.
I cannot begin my discussion of public money management transparency without discussing my campaign.
I do not pay employees to collaborate with me.He won’t say that he is supporting Peter Obi’s campaign.It is my own money.
“People believe in our cause and give whatever they can from their limited resources, which is why everything that is going on everywhere.
“I’m energized, and I guarantee them that they are doing it for the right goal and I won’t ever dishearten them,” he said.
Obi stated that borrowing was fine regarding Nigeria’s debt profile.
“Every nation borrows, and every business in the world borrows.”
What we do with the borrowed money is what matters.We have a problem when people borrow money for personal use.
He advised prudent investment of borrowed funds to boost the nation’s gross domestic product and per capita income.
He went on to say, “I won’t say I won’t borrow, but I will only borrow for investment, and I will explain to Nigerians why borrowing is necessary.”
If elected, Obi pledged to eliminate all waste and rascality, promising to reduce the nation’s debt.
If elected, Obi promised to regularly communicate with Nigerians and provide information on how his government would operate.
He stated that communication is essential for effective governance.
He approached Nigerians to choose their next president in light of character, trustworthiness ability, limit and responsibility.
To attract investors, he stated, it was necessary to prioritize the rule of law, law and order, education development, and other intangible assets.
The candidate for LP stated that adequate power generation and distribution were not difficult tasks that could be accomplished.
We will assist those who generate power and make every effort to distribute it.
He stated, “I can tell you that we will move from where we are to 20,000 megawatts within years, because we need it for production.”
In response to technology, Obi stated that if elected, his administration would make use of science and technology to enhance production, security, education, and the creation of new jobs.