Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at mercy of terror – Peter Obi

Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, says Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror.
In a post on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi lamented what he described as a breakdown of governance and humanity.

He was reacting to the wave of insecurity in Nigeria, especially in the Northern part of the country.

The former Anambra State governor said reports that terrorists can issue orders for citizens to flee their ancestral homes without consequence are both heartbreaking and unacceptable.

He lamented that it means that in parts of Nigeria today, non-state actors have assumed the authority of the state, deciding who lives where and under what conditions.

“What we are witnessing in Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, and indeed across our country, is tragic. It reflects a complete breakdown of governance and humanity.

“This is not how a nation should function. How did we get to a point where Nigerians are taking instructions from terrorists instead of their government? I have consistently maintained that no nation can progress when its people live in fear.

“This is no longer just a security issue; it is a national emergency. The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror,” he wrote.