Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) presidential candidate, has finally unveiled his manifesto.
Obi released the 72-page manifesto via his official Twitter handle on Sunday.
I have the honour to present our 72-page Manifesto, titled, "It's POssible: Our Pact with Nigerians." This Manifesto, its overarching and visionary policy planks, lay out our mission focus and mandate for securing, uniting and making Nigeria productive.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) December 4, 2022
The one thing that excites me about your manifesto, is that it is the only manifesto that stands a chance of implementation.
Other parties will toss theirs into the nearest dustbin after election.
— naijaPatriot (@jollynony) December 4, 2022
The manifesto is termed “It’s POssible: Our Pact to Nigerians.”
The Peter Obi campaign anchored its 62-page manifesto on seven thematic areas. Security, production, institutional reforms, the industrial revolution, infrastructure development, human capital development, and a strong foreign policy are among them.
A closer look at the document revealed that Obi and his running mate, Yusuf Datti-Ahmed, promised to do the following, among other things:
“Secure and unite our dear nation, and manage our diversity such that no one is left behind in Nigeria.
“Move Nigeria from consumption to production and embark on comprehensive legal and institutional reforms and practicable restructuring measures, to fight corruption; ensure the enthronement of the rule of law, and decisively tackle all forms of corruption.”
The former Anambra governor outlined seven priorities for his administration if elected president in 2023 in his manifesto.
They pledged to “prioritize Human Capital Development through robust investments in STEM education, health, and infrastructural development, with emphasis on wealth creation, distribution, and sustainable development.
“Improve access to finance, particularly to MSMEs, youths, and women, to significantly reduce unemployment and insecurity.
“Ensure that in policy and practice, governance will be made more inclusive, cost-effective, transformative, and less transactional. No more sharing of the national wealth by a few.”
Click here to view the full manifesto.
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Hi Adepeju, I love this article! You have done a great job outlining the main points of Obi and his running mate’s manifesto.
It is clear from reading the document that they are focused on making sure no one gets left behind when it comes to human capital development, fighting corruption, and creating a robust foreign policy.
I appreciate their pledge to prioritize Human Capital Development through robust investments in STEM education, health, and infrastructural development.
Improving access to finance for MSMEs, youths, and women is essential to reduce unemployment and insecurity.
Ensuring that governance will be made more inclusive, cost-effective, transformative, and less transactional will also help ensure that national wealth benefits everyone.
I love the focus on wealth creation, distribution, and sustainable development. This article has been very informative, and I am grateful for its insight.
It demonstrates that Obi and her running mate have a clear vision to ensure that all citizens share Nigeria’s economic growth.
This is an essential step in creating a better future for our people.
If elected, we expect them to take their commitments seriously and work towards achieving these goals.
Great job, Adepeju!