The Labor Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, is in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, promising to eliminate corruption if elected president.
Obi made the promise at a meeting with traditional rulers in Kagoro, Kaura Local Government Area of southern Kaduna State.
He said corruption has prevented Nigeria from realizing its potential, “that is why it must be eradicated.
“With your support, I will fight corruption and block all areas of revenue leakage.
“We will end the waste in government and start saving to rebuild our country.
“The opposition says I’m stingy, but no one has accused me or my friends of corruption,” he said.
Obi reiterated his determination to fight poverty as a way to reduce crime.
“We need to start pulling our people out of poverty because the more you reduce poverty, the more you reduce crime,” he said.
The presidential candidate said he would work with traditional rulers to address the security challenges facing Nigeria.
In his speech, the Chief of Kagoro, Ufuwai Bonet, appreciated Obi who has known the people of Southern Kaduna.
He prayed to God for a leader who would overcome the many challenges facing Nigeria.