In a historic visit that set the Och’Idoma Palace agog, His Excellency, Arch. Peter Agada today formally informed the Paramount Ruler, HRM Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, of his aspiration to run for the Presidency of Nigeria in 2027.
Arriving with a delegation of young professionals and allies, Agada received a warm reception from palace chiefs, youth groups, and traditional aides who turned out in large numbers.
Addressing the royal court, Arch. Agada ran through his policy blueprint, which he calls Labour Direct. He listed insecurity, mass youth unemployment, the weakening naira, infrastructure decay, and broken trust in governance as “major problems befallen us as a nation.”
Under Labour Direct, he pledged:
- Security: Community-led intelligence fused with tech-driven architecture to secure farms and cities.
- Jobs: Industrial hubs per zone focused on agro-processing and solid minerals, with direct links to youth employment.
- Human Capital: A national skills-to-industry program, plus urgent revamp of education and primary healthcare.
- Unity in Governance: “Competence without cronyism,” ensuring every region feels ownership in Nigeria.
“Nigeria needs execution, not excuses,” Agada said. “Labour Direct is about putting Nigerians to work — securing them, skilling them, and giving them a stake.”
HRM Elaigwu Odogbo Obagaji John, in his response, said he was “thrilled and excited” that young people are banding together and networking. He praised Agada’s “boldness and demonstration of strength and capacity,” calling it a source of pride for Idoma land.
Still, the royal father issued a sobering charge: “Unity amongst the Idoma has been largely lacking. If we must present our best to Nigeria, we must first be one at home.”
The Och’Idoma offered royal blessings and prayed for the success of the project, calling on “all Idoma persons, at home and abroad, to join in support and prayers for their own.” As his prayers ended, the palace erupted in chants, with drummers and youth groups hailing the moment.
With the royal blessing secured and the palace visibly stirred, Agada’s camp says nationwide consultations under the Labour Direct banner begin in May. The test now is whether the Och’Idoma’s call for unity can galvanize Idoma land into a political bloc ahead of 2027.
