“Stop Ignoring Insecurity And Focusing On Election” – Peter Obi To Leaders

Peter Obi

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has criticised Nigeria’s political leadership for focusing on the next election while insecurity continues to spread across the country. He recently had his say via a press statement released today via his official social media account.

Expressing concern over recent attacks in several parts of Nigeria and the impact on civilians and security personnel, he noted that the country is clearly under siege.

Pointing to reports of insecurity in other states, including Nasarawa State, Kogi State and Benue State, Obi said that something must be done about terrorists occupying farms and forests.

His words, “Our nation is clearly under siege, and the scale of insecurity is becoming unbearable, spreading widely all over the country.

This week alone in Borno State’s Ngoshe community, terrorists overpowered soldiers, killing them and several citizens, while abducting more than 100 women and children, yet our leaders are silent.

The sacrifice of our brave and dedicated soldiers is passed in silence. I look forward to the day when our fallen soldiers are given the dignified burials they deserve, with their bodies received and honoured by the nation’s leaders and political authorities.

In Nasarawa’s Kadarko area alone, 14,318 civilians are now registered as internally displaced persons.

The wave of terror has now brazenly crept into our nation’s capital. The attack in Kubwa, Abuja, just this week saw about 19 citizens abducted from their homes, including women and children.

The ruling class are instead devastatingly more preoccupied with how to snatch, grab, and run away with the next election.

These are not just news items. Nigerians deserve commitment and leadership that puts their safety and welfare first. It is time to restore security, dignity, and hope to every corner of this nation.”

WOW.