Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has urged President Bola Tinubu to fulfill his promises to Nigerians by addressing the country’s escalating insecurity. Obi voiced his concern over the rising violence in the Federal Capital Territory and emphasized the urgent need for leaders to take decisive action.
The former governor of Anambra State lamented the deteriorating state of security, claiming that the situation has worsened under the current administration despite electoral promises to tackle security, economy, and corruption. He pointed out the recent tragic killings of two abducted girls in Abuja as a distressing indication of the severity of the security crisis.
Drawing attention to the commitments made by the ruling party during the 2015 election, Obi highlighted the specific responsibility assigned to Vice President Sen Kashim Shettima, who pledged to take charge of security while emphasizing the president’s role in managing the economy. Obi underscored the need for accountability, urging leaders to fulfill their campaign promises and demonstrate genuine effort in addressing the pressing issues.
Furthermore, he called for a halt to foreign trips by government officials until tangible progress is made in resolving the domestic security challenges. Obi emphasized that the current state of insecurity would deter foreign investment, hindering the nation’s development and progress.
As Nigeria grapples with widespread violence and insecurity, Obi’s plea for swift and sincere efforts to quell the crisis resonates with a sense of urgency that demands immediate attention from the country’s leadership.
