Nwanyanwu emerges presidential candidate of ZLP

Chief Dan Nwanyanwu has emerged as the presidential candidate of the Zenith Labour Party (ZLP).

He emerged at the National Convention of the ZLP, where he pledged to confront worsening insecurity and endemic corruption.

Nwanyanwu declared on Saturday that the country’s survival and development depended on decisive action against both challenges.

Addressing party delegates and supporters, the ZLP flag bearer lamented what he described as years of poor leadership and lack of political will in addressing the nation’s security crisis.

He said insecurity has continued to erode public confidence and damage Nigeria’s reputation both locally and internationally.

According to him, restoring peace and security would be one of the foremost priorities of his administration.

Nwanyanwu said: “We have reached a point where insecurity has become a source of national embarrassment. 

“Citizens no longer feel safe in many parts of the country, and confidence in the ability of the government to protect lives and property has been severely weakened.”

The ZLP presidential candidate stressed that no meaningful development can take place in an atmosphere of fear and instability.

He said: “It is a common fact that no nation battling this level of insecurity can achieve sustainable development. 

“Before we can talk about economic growth, industrialisation, or prosperity, we must first secure the lives and property of Nigerians.”

Nwanyanwu accused successive governments of failing to adequately address the root causes of insecurity, arguing that the absence of effective strategies has allowed criminal activities, terrorism, and violent crimes to flourish.

He said: “The lack of political will by those in authority has contributed significantly to the security challenges confronting our nation. 

“Nigerians deserve a government that is ready to act decisively and responsibly.”