I will consider myself a failure if Nigerians remain in IDP camps after 18 months in office — Peter Obi

Obi made the promise on Tuesday in Jos, the Plateau State capital. He also vowed to tackle insecurity and protect Nigerians from attacks and kidnappings.

He identified national unity and security as his administration’s top priorities. He lamented the divisions among Nigerians along ethnic and religious lines.

The former Anambra State governor also condemned the killings in Plateau and Benue states. He promised to stop the violence and prevent families from losing their loved ones to attacks.

Obi challenged Nigerians to judge his performance if he fails to fulfil his IDP camp promise within 18 months of taking office.

He said, “Our commitment is to unite Nigeria because there is no unity today. We are divided along tribal and religious lines, but that should not be the case. We are all Nigerians.

“Secondly, securing Nigeria is our priority. We want Nigerians to live in safety. In places like Plateau and Benue, where people die daily, I assure you that no mother will cry over the loss of her children. No woman or man will suffer the pain of losing a spouse.

“I have said it before, and I will repeat it: if any Nigerian remains in an IDP camp after one year to 18 months of my administration, then we have failed.

“I have visited Bokkos, Mangu and Barkin Ladi, unlike other presidential candidates. I understand the suffering of the people there.

“With Kwankwaso and me as president and vice president, nobody will kidnap schoolchildren and escape into the bush.”