Former Governor of Anambra State, Mr Peter Obi, has stated that the rising insecurity in Nigeria is avoidable
with competent leadership and governance.
Mr Obi was reacting to the recent pronouncement by the US government, declaring Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and indicating possible military action.
The politician who said that the U.S pronouncement should give every well-meaning Nigerian serious concern, noted that Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented level of insecurity with attendant carnage and the most shocking loss of lives and property.
“According to Amnesty International, over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023 and as I have repeatedly lamented, the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of Nigerians is most condemnable, and all efforts must be made to bring it to a stop,” he added.
Obi affirmed that “while the insecurity did not start with the present government, what is most unfortunate is the lack and absence of competence, commitment, prudent use of resources, patriotism and passion on the part of APC-led government/leaders to effectively govern, galvanise and lead Nigeria where no one is unwarrantedly oppressed and killed, a Nation where peace, truth and justice reign!”
In a post on his X handle on Monday, he submitted that as democracies, Nigeria and the US have long been strategic partners committed to regional peace and security, and that that relationship should not falter.
“The present situation calls for constructive diplomatic and any other plausible engagement by both nations aimed at addressing the prevailing and disturbing security concerns. Both countries must work in concert and expeditiously towards that purpose,” he added.
