Obi pledges to tackle insecurity and revive tourism in Plateau at Jos town hall

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to tackle insecurity, help displaced people return to their communities and revive Plateau State's tourism potential if he is elected.

He made the pledge in a post on his social media pages after a town hall meeting in Jos, the Plateau capital, as part of his nationwide engagement with Nigerians ahead of the 2027 general elections, according to Vanguard and Tribune. He arrived in Jos on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Obi said participants raised insecurity, youth unemployment, the credibility of elections, access to funding for small businesses and support for people living with disabilities. He said addressing the country's problems would require securing Nigeria and uniting its people behind a common purpose, and that development can only happen in an atmosphere of peace.

He assured Plateau residents that his administration would confront insecurity and create conditions for people displaced by violence, and now living in camps for internally displaced persons, to return safely to their ancestral communities.

A participant living with a disability asked about the plans of the Obi-Kwankwaso partnership for vulnerable groups. Obi reaffirmed his commitment to inclusion and care, saying the way a nation treats its vulnerable citizens is an important measure of its compassion. He said he and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are committed to substantial investment in healthcare and education and to lifting Nigerians out of poverty.

During the visit Obi paid a courtesy call on the Gbong Gwom Jos, His Royal Majesty Da (Dr) Jacob Gyang Buba, and briefed him on the purpose of the town hall. According to Obi, the traditional ruler welcomed the delegation, offered prayers and counsel, and urged peaceful coexistence, mutual respect and harmony as the elections approach, adding that traditional institutions serve as fathers to all members of their communities regardless of their differences.

Obi also appeared on an interview programme on Rhythm 93.7 FM in Jos, where he discussed the country's challenges and the policies he and Kwankwaso have developed. He then visited the part of the Terminus Market that was destroyed by fire several months ago and spoke with traders, business owners and customers about the struggle to rebuild their businesses.

Tribune reported that Obi told the traders his proposed administration would work to ease the economic hardship Nigerians face, which he attributed to the policies of the current administration. The APC says its reforms have delivered macroeconomic stability, according to its campaign spokesperson, Dele Alake.