Peter Obi Condemns Rising Insecurity, Says Nigerians Must Not Live at Mercy of Terror

|By Chinwendu Nwani

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has decried the worsening security situation in Nigeria, insisting that citizens deserve to live in peace and not under the control of terror groups.

In a post shared on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi expressed deep concern over what he described as a collapse of governance and humanity, particularly in the northern region of the country.

The former governor of Anambra State reacted to reports of terrorists allegedly issuing directives to residents in communities such as Borgaja in Sokoto State, forcing them to flee their ancestral homes without resistance.

Obi described the development as both heartbreaking and unacceptable, warning that it signals a dangerous shift where non-state actors now wield authority over citizens.

According to him, “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.”

He questioned how the country had reached a point where citizens take instructions from terrorists instead of their government, stressing that no nation can progress under such conditions.

“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?” he asked.

Obi further warned that the situation has gone beyond a security concern, describing it as a national emergency that requires urgent attention.

He reiterated that the primary duty of any government is the protection of lives and property, adding that Nigerians must not be left vulnerable to violent groups.

“Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror,” he stated.