Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has criticized the current Nigerian government, describing it as “nearly ineffective” amid rising cases of mass kidnappings and banditry across the country.
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Obi expressed his concerns on Wednesday in a series of posts on his X handle, following the abduction of 150 individuals in the Gobir Emirate of Sokoto State.
He condemned the recent attack where bandits not only kidnapped over 150 people but also rustled more than 1,000 cattle from several villages within the emirate.
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This latest incident came just days after the tragic death of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Muhammad Bawa, who had been kidnapped on July 29 along with his son and six others on the Sokoto-Sabon Birni Road.
The Emir’s death in captivity has added to the growing sense of insecurity in the region.
Obi stated that the murder of the Emir and the subsequent kidnappings highlighted the severe decline of Nigeria’s national security.
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He noted, “We are now at the mercy of terrorists and bandits, with a nearly ineffective government to protect us. This is not just a tragedy, but a national emergency.”
Obi called for urgent and decisive action to address the crisis, urging the government to take concrete steps rather than offering empty promises. He emphasized the need for a strong commitment to tackle insecurity, food scarcity, and poverty in Nigeria, stressing that, “Enough must now be enough. We must revive our commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerians.”
