Dare Babalola
Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has again accused President Bola Tinubu and other Nigerian leaders of being silent while bloodthirsty terrorists continue to slaughter soldiers and civilians across the country.
The member of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) disclosed this in a statement shared on his X handle on Monday.
Obi lamented that the country appears to be under siege as violent attacks spread across several states.
He cited a recent attack in Ngoshe community in Borno State where terrorists reportedly overpowered soldiers, killing security personnel and civilians while abducting more than 100 women and children.
“Our nation is clearly under siege, and the scale of insecurity is becoming unbearable, spreading widely all over the country,” Obi wrote.
The former Anambra governor also decried what he described as the quiet manner in which the sacrifices of fallen soldiers are treated, noting that many who died defending the country are not properly honoured.
“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,” he stated.
Obi further highlighted security concerns across multiple states, including Nasarawa, Kogi and Benue, where he said residents are being forced to flee their homes as terrorists occupy farms and forests, crippling economic activities.
According to him, in Nasarawa State’s Kadarko area alone, more than 14,000 civilians have already been registered as internally displaced persons.
He also referenced attacks in Oyo, Ondo and Kebbi states, where travellers and residents were reportedly abducted or killed in separate incidents.
Obi warned that insecurity is no longer confined to remote areas, noting that even the Federal Capital Territory has recently experienced attacks.
“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,” he said.
The Labour Party chieftain criticised what he described as the government’s lack of response to the growing crisis.
“The primary responsibility of any government is to secure the lives and property of its citizens. Yet the response from the government in power to all the incidents has been dead silence, as if Nigerian lives no longer matter,” Obi stated.
He further accused the political class of focusing more on electoral politics than addressing the nation’s security challenges.
“The ruling class are instead devastatingly more preoccupied with how to snatch, grab, and run away with the next election,” he added.
Calling for urgent action, Obi stressed that Nigerians deserve leadership that prioritises safety and welfare.
“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,” he stated.
