The former Minister of State for Health, Engr. Fidelis Nwankwo, has described the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Party (NDC), Peter Obi, as a symbol of hope for Nigeria, insisting that he has the capacity to lead the country out of its current socio-economic challenges.
Nwankwo made the assertion on Friday while speaking to journalists during the conduct of the NDC primary elections held across the 13 local government areas of Ebonyi State.
He said the party was building a strong political structure capable of delivering victory at all levels in the 2027 general elections, adding that the NDC was fast gaining acceptance among Nigerians due to what he described as “credible leadership appeal” and public demand for change.
According to him, Obi remains the central figure around whom the party’s vision is anchored, stressing that his emergence as presidential candidate reflects the aspirations of Nigerians seeking economic recovery and national renewal.
“The country is yearning for good leadership.
The man at the top of the leadership pyramid is the one Nigerians believe can save the country and its citizens,” Nwankwo said.
He explained that the ongoing primaries were aimed at selecting credible candidates who would represent the party in various elective positions, including the presidency, governorship, Senate, and House of Representatives.
Nwankwo further expressed optimism that the NDC, though relatively new, would perform strongly in the forthcoming elections, citing what he described as “massive grassroots support” across the country.
He also noted that the party was gaining traction among youths and women, whom he said were increasingly determined to participate actively in the electoral process and ensure their votes count.
“The feeling out there is that he was robbed in 2023, and this time around, Nigerians are more determined to protect their mandate,” he added.
The former minister reaffirmed the readiness of the NDC to contest and win the 2027 general elections, expressing confidence that the party’s message of recovery and reform would resonate widely with the electorate.
