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BIG STORYPolitics · Jos

Obi pledges to tackle insecurity, revive Plateau tourism

Updated 13:58 WAT, · first published 11 Nov 2026, 09:38 WAT · 5 outlets reporting

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Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, pledged to tackle insecurity and revive tourism in Plateau State. According to Vanguard, Obi made the promise in a statement on his X platform following a visit to Jos. Nigerian Tribune reported that Obi also promised to facilitate the safe return of internally displaced persons to their communities. New Telegraph said the pledges were made during a town hall meeting in Jos as part of his nationwide engagement with Nigerians.

What we know

  • Peter Obi is the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress.
  • Obi pledged to tackle insecurity in Plateau State.
  • He promised to facilitate the return of displaced persons to their communities.
  • Obi stated he would revive the tourism potential of Plateau State.
  • The pledges were made during a town hall meeting in Jos.
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Sources

  1. Obi promises to tackle insecurity, revive Plateau tourism – Vanguard,
  2. 2027: Obi promises to tackle insecurity, revive Plateau tourism, support IDPs – Nigerian Tribune,
  3. Obi pledges to tackle insecurity, revive Plateau tourism – BusinessDay,
  4. 2027: Obi in Plateau promises to tackle insecurity, poverty, revive tourism – The Eagle Online,
  5. Obi Promises To Tackle Insecurity, Revive Plateau Tourism, Assures IDPs Of Safe Return – New Telegraph,

Updates

  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by New Telegraph
  • – Now also reported by The Eagle Online
  • – Summary updated with new reporting
  • – Now also reported by BusinessDay
  • – Story published - 2 outlets

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