Nigeria, Oct. 24 -- Rabiu Kwankwaso, the vice-presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged that a government led by the party's presidential candidate, Peter Obi, would prioritise security, education, agriculture and job creation if elected in 2027.

Mr Kwankwaso made the pledge on Friday at a town hall meeting with stakeholders in Jos, Plateau State, where he described the Obi-Kwankwaso ticket as a platform for national unity.

Mr Obi was absent from the meeting, which brought together party leaders, supporters, civil society groups and journalists.

Mr Kwankwaso said Mr Obi called him earlier on Friday to explain that circumstances beyond his control had prevented him from travelling to Plateau State.

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