The Presidebtial candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 General election, Peter Obi has urged Nigerians not to lose hope by believing that insecurity has overwhelmed Nigeria, that it is the leaders responses that are more of weak ineffective reactions to insecurity.
Speaking against the backdrop of series of recent violent attacks that have rocked our nation and put the people on edge he said security has continued to be of utmost concern saying that gradually the impression is being created that it had overwhelmed the state.
Writing through his verified X handle on Sunday, he said the issue of security will continue to dominate national discourse because of its critical role in achieving peace and development in the country.
“Gradually, the impression is being created that insecurity had overwhelmed the state while our responses are more of weak ineffective reactions.
“This unpalatable security situation is denying citizens the right to peaceful living and even threatening the fabric of our national existence and putting to question the commitment of we the leaders to put an end to the menace of insecurity.
“On Wednesday, June 26, 2024, six persons were reportedly killed during an attack on a police station in Ebonyi State by criminals.
“Reports also emerged on Thursday, June 27, 2024, that gunmen killed six persons during an attack on Ama Hausa in Garki, Okigwe Local Government Area of Imo State.
“Yesterday, we were besieged by the horrible reports of a bombing at a wedding venue in Gwoza town, Borno State, killing several wedding guests and injuring many others.
“We must remain unwavering in our demand for the security of lives and property in our nation. The horrible spate of killings, violence and terror attacks have not only robbed us of opportunities for growth and development but have continued to cost us the precious lives of our loved ones.
“My heart goes out to all the families who have lost their dear ones to the raging insecurity in the nation, especially in these recent attacks.
“May God grant eternal rest to the dead and grant quick recovery to the wounded. We must not succumb to the dark forces contending with the peaceful existence of our nation