Presidential hopeful, Peter Obi, has set the political scene ablaze with a controversial declaration that he can govern Nigeria from Kaduna if elected president.
Speaking during a high-stakes meeting with ADC stakeholders in Kaduna, Obi brushed aside concerns about location, insisting leadership is about capacity, not geography.
“Abuja to Kaduna is less than two hours; so nothing stops a president who’s in Abuja to drive down to Kaduna for a meeting and stay there for a day or two and go back to Abuja. In fact, I can actually serve Nigeria from Kaduna, without a single problem.”
The former Labour Party candidate, now flying the flag of the ADC coalition, used the visit to rally support and test the political waters ahead of 2027.
“Today, as part of my nationwide consultations, I visited Kaduna state, where I met with our party stakeholders and members, including Dr Ahmed Tijjani, a gubernatorial hopeful, and Senator Lawal Adamu, who represents Kaduna Central,” Obi stated.
He praised the commitment of party leaders in the state, saying their passion goes beyond politics.
“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,” Obi said.
Obi didn’t stop there, he described Kaduna as a sleeping giant ready for revival.
“Kaduna remains a very strategic state in Nigeria. It was once a symbol of our unity and coexistence, a major hub for industry, agriculture, and commerce, and it still holds that potential.
“With disciplined, competent, and people-oriented leadership, we can restore that lost glory for the benefit of all,” Obi noted.
Warning against division, he stressed unity as the key to national progress.
“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,” he said.
Obi also visited Kano, where he met with Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso and members of the powerful Kwankwasiyya movement.
