While travelling by road from Warri to Asaba, 2027 Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, stopped shortly at Ughelli Market in Delta State, where he met with traders.
The traders did not waste any time in expressing their “concerns” on the “prevailing economic difficulties”, as well as, the “obstacles” confronting their businesses.
The meeting with the traders happened after the former Governor of Anambra State had visited Papa Ayo Oritsejafor, former President of the Christian Association of Nigeria and founder and Senior Pastor of Word of Life Bible Church, Warri, “to celebrate his birthday with him”.
Via X, Obi extended his congratulations to Oritsejafor on his birthday as he offered a prayer that God “will bless him with many more productive years in His service”.
Also, Obi, who vied for the Office of the President of Nigeria on the platform of the Labour Party (LP) in 2023, paid a visit to the family of Late former Governor of Delta State, Emmanuel Uduaghan, who passed recently, to offer his condolences.
He described Uduaghan’s passing as a “deeply painful personal loss”; and prayed, God “will forgive his shortcomings, grant him everlasting peace, and strengthen his family and all of us who mourn him to endure this irreparable loss”.
Following the “concerns” from the traders, Obi assured them, he is still committed to making policies that will “lower the cost of living”, and, “strengthen” small businesses.
Obi posted: “While travelling by road from Warri to Asaba, I briefly stopped at Ughelli Market, where I met with traders and heard their concerns about the prevailing economic difficulties and the obstacles affecting their businesses.
“I assured them that we remain committed to implementing policies that will lower the cost of living, strengthen small businesses, and lift our people out of poverty.”
Obi reassured, he alongside his running mate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, are committed to bringing unity to Nigeria, and, to “decisively” deal with “insecurity and corruption”.
He thanked Deltans for the “warmth” he enjoyed in the State.
Obi further posted: “I also reaffirmed Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s and my commitment to uniting the country, decisively confronting insecurity and corruption, investing in essential areas of development, especially healthcare and education, supporting small businesses, and addressing poverty with determination.
“I also appreciate the people of Delta State for their warmth and hospitality.”
