The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has urged the federal government to declare war on insecurity in the country, News About Nigeria reports.
He gave this charge in a statement via his verified handle on X on Wednesday.
The former Anambra lamented the failure of the government to protect the citizens from terrorists, stating that it is a sign of a failing state.
While reacting to the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Obi maintained that the national security infrastructure has continued to collapse. He called for decisive action, rather than empty rhetoric, to confront the crisis.
He wrote, “Still reeling from the shocking news of the tragic murder of the Emir of Gobir, my earlier message reflected my deep sorrow and dismay. Yet, even those words now feel insufficient to convey the weight of one’s feeling of tragic loss.
“This most recent atrocity marks the tipping point in the decline of a failing state. The fact that, according to widely circulated reports, the terrorists returned to the emir’s domain, abducted 150 innocent people, and stole 1,000 cattle, after his brutal murder serves as a grim indication of the continued collapse of our national security infrastructure.
“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.
“We demand decisive action, not empty rhetoric, to confront this crisis. This is why I strongly advocate for a declaration of war on insecurity, the food crisis, and poverty—a stance that some have twisted, distorted, and used for their agendas.
“It’s time for us to take collective responsibility. We cannot stand by as our nation deteriorates to this unacceptable level. We must revive our commitment to the safety and security of all Nigerians. Enough must now be enough.”
