By Anayo Akwitti
The presidential candidate of Zenith Labour Party (ZLP) Dr Dan Nwanyanwu has pledged to prioritise national unity, address insecurity and corruption if elected President in the 2027 general elections.
Nwanyanwu who emerged the consensus candidate at the party’s national convertion on Saturday in Abuja, made the pledge during his acceptance speech.
He argued that Nigerians were not united as they used to be saying that Nigeria’s diversity had been mismanaged over the years.
“I want to thank you for this opportunity and I want to assure you that I will make use of this mandate.
“There are few things I will give immortal priority when I emerge President of Nigeria; the first is national unity, Nigerian’s unity has suffered setbacks over the years and our diversity which should be a source of strength has been mismanaged.
“Ethnicity and religious consciousness has deepened to the point of threatening the cooperate existence of our country.
“My government will take it as a matter of nations emergency to take steps to unit Nigerians by promoting inclusive government, restoration of citizens right and setting up building block across the regions
“Insecurity has deteriorated, if I am given the mandate by the Nigerian people to become president, I will immediately equip and direct all security agencies to smoke out all insurgents across Nigeria.
“I will eliminate them without mercy, those arrested will be prosecuted swiftly, their collaborators, enablers and facilitators will be equally prosecuted and punished,” he said.
Nwanyanwu said that he will send an Executive Bill to the National Assembly to establish state and community policing to further ensure security of the people.
The candidate said that corruption under any guise will not be tolerated or shielded under his administration as perpetrators will be decisively dealt with.
Nwanyanwu said that individuals and groups with unexplainable affluence will be thoroughly investigated and sanctioned.
He said that every existing modern technology required to address insecurity in the country will be acquired and fully developed.
He pledged to restore the confidence of youths in Nigeria’s citizens and to make Nigeria a hub for economic and social prosperity.
The candidate urged party members to remain faithful and galvanise support across the country for victory at the polls come 2027.
