Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has outlined a series of proposed reforms covering electricity, education, healthcare and policing as part of his plans for Nigeria ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Obi presented the proposals on Thursday, at an NDC town hall meeting in Ikeja, Lagos, where he said a government led by him and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, would focus on tackling corruption and shifting the country’s economy from consumption to production, according to Channels Television.

Among the commitments announced was a target of generating 10,000 megawatts of electricity. He also promised functional primary healthcare centres in every ward and free, compulsory basic education, with a pledge to take 30 per cent of out-of-school children off the streets and provide them with quality learning opportunities.

On policing, Obi proposed increased recruitment of graduates into the Nigeria Police Force, alongside improved welfare for officers and reforms aimed at strengthening security and service delivery.

“One of the commitments I have is to improve the welfare of the Nigeria Police. We’ll employ more graduates in our policing system so they can do things differently,” he said.

The former Anambra State governor also addressed the violence that preceded the meeting, condemning the reported assault on NDC supporters and assuring party members that their efforts towards building a new Nigeria would not be in vain. He said the party would continue its campaign activities across Lagos.

He urged residents to support the party’s governorship candidate, Funso Doherty, while describing President Bola Tinubu as tired and calling on him to leave office.

Obi further called for a credible electoral process in 2027, urging Nigerians to vote and remain at their polling stations until their votes were counted and transmitted. He also called for the voter register to be cleaned up ahead of the elections.

Speaking at the gathering, Doherty praised young supporters for standing their ground during the disruption, while activist Aisha Yesufu urged Nigerians to defend their votes within the provisions of the Constitution.

Senator Victor Umeh, who represents Anambra Central, also addressed the meeting, assuring Nigerians that those he accused of holding the country back would be dismantled.