Peter Obi, the presidential candidate for the Labour Party in the 2023 election, has raised serious concerns over the escalating wave of kidnappings and other violent crimes across Nigeria.
In a post on his X handle on Thursday, the former governor of Anambra State expressed his worry over the growing insecurity, warning that no one is safe as kidnappings and killings continue to plague various regions of the country.
Obi emphasized the wide-reaching impact of insecurity on critical sectors, particularly agriculture, healthcare, and education.
He highlighted the plight of farmers, teachers, and healthcare workers, many of whom have fallen victim to abductions or even death.
He pointed to recent incidents, including the killing of the Manager of the College of Nursing Sciences in Ihiala, and the kidnapping of two Reverend Sisters—one a principal and the other a teacher—in Anambra State.
“This increasing insecurity is deeply troubling and affects every aspect of our nation,” Obi said.
“Farmers are being chased off their lands, critical workers in the health and education sectors are constantly targeted, and communities are living in constant fear.”
The Labour Party leader called on the Nigerian government to take immediate action and deploy all available security resources to address the menace.
Obi also appealed to those responsible for the violence to reconsider their actions, urging them to stop terrorizing innocent Nigerians.
He stressed that nothing justifies the ongoing kidnappings and killings, which continue to cause immense suffering across the country.
