By Joe Ekel
Peter Obi has raised fresh
concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, claiming that school
kidnappings have become even more frequent under President Bola Tinubu than
they were during the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The former Anambra State governor and 2027 presidential
candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) made the remarks in a
statement released on Friday, where he expressed deep worry about the country’s
growing insecurity.
Obi recalled the global reaction that followed the abduction
of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014, describing it as a moment that united
Nigerians and drew worldwide attention to the country’s security challenges.
According to him, the situation has since deteriorated. He
claimed that while about ten school abductions were recorded during Buhari’s
eight years in office, more than ten similar incidents have already occurred
within Tinubu’s three years in power.
For Obi, the most disturbing part is not only the rise in
kidnappings but also what he sees as the public’s growing acceptance of such
tragedies.
He questioned why repeated attacks on schools no longer
provoke the same level of outrage that once gripped the nation, warning that
Nigerians may be becoming dangerously accustomed to insecurity.
The former governor also accused political leaders of
focusing more on preparations for the 2027 elections than on solving the
immediate problems facing ordinary citizens.
He argued that millions of Nigerians are battling
insecurity, poverty and economic hardship, yet national attention appears
increasingly fixed on political calculations and power struggles.
Obi further lamented the impact these challenges have had on
Nigeria’s image abroad, saying the country’s reputation has suffered because of
persistent security failures, economic difficulties and poor leadership.
He insisted that the solution lies in responsible leadership
that prioritises the welfare and safety of citizens rather than political
interests.
Calling on young Nigerians to become more involved in
shaping the nation’s future, Obi urged them not to accept poor governance as
normal. He encouraged them to use their voices and votes to demand better
leadership, maintaining that meaningful change remains possible if citizens
refuse to settle for failure.
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