Obi vows to pursue kidnappers into their hideouts

Peter Obi, the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate, vowed that his administration would pursue kidnappers of schoolchildren into their hideouts. Speaking at a party town hall in Calabar on Wednesday, he said security would be a priority and national unity was essential to tackling insecurity. Obi and his running mate, Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso, also pledged investment in education and healthcare and a tougher fight against corruption and the misuse of public funds.