Peter Obi Says Economic Conditions Drive Nigerian Migration to South Africa

Nigeria Democratic Congress presidential candidate Peter Obi said economic conditions in Nigeria are pushing citizens to migrate to South Africa despite reported xenophobic attacks. Obi stated that many Nigerians experiencing such attacks would rather remain in South Africa than return home.

He also pointed to Nigeria's deteriorating security situation. "Nigeria played a role in securing nations since the Second World War. We have been part of peacekeeping and commanded United Nations peacekeeping forces globally," Obi said. "But today, Nigeria cannot secure itself.

This is unacceptable," he said.

Dickson said the party delayed electronic voting for its primaries to allow further testing of the platform and application. Dickson stated that registered voters will use their phones to vote in future primaries within the next three months and by the next round of elections.

"That is the direction that even the Nigerian general elections should be heading," Dickson stated. Former Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the New Nigeria People's Party Buba Galadima urged aspirants who do not receive tickets to remain loyal to the party.

Galadima said the timeline set by the APC government through the National Assembly limits the NDC's preparation period.