{
  "id": 11301515,
  "title": "Obi: I’ll spend holidays in Zamfara, Borno if elected",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/obi-ill-spend-holidays-in-zamfara-borno-if-elected",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T23:10:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/obi-ill-spend-holidays-in-zamfara-borno-if-elected/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, has pledged not to travel abroad for holidays if elected in the 2027 general elections. In his Independence Day address in Abuja, Obi stated that he intends to spend his time in various Nigerian states, including Zamfara, Borno, Kwara, Ebonyi, Edo, and Ekiti. He aims to interact with Nigerians, learn about their challenges, and celebrate their resilience. Obi also plans to make governance measurable, accountable, and focused on the welfare and productivity of Nigerians. Within the first year of his presidency, he anticipates tangible improvements in the lives of citizens. Furthermore, Obi emphasizes his commitment to addressing insecurity by enabling farmers to return to their lands, children to attend school, and businesses to operate without fear. He criticizes the incumbent administration for failing to deliver on promises despite facing numerous challenges.",
  "summary": "The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has vowed not to spend his holidays outside Nigeria if elected President in the 2027 general elections. Obi pledged in his Independence Day address delivered in Abuja on Thursday, saying he would use his four-year tenure to travel across the country, interact with Nigerians and Read More:…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}