Mr. Peter Obi of the Labour Party voiced his concerns on Monday regarding the heightened insecurity, hunger, and poverty in Nigeria under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, stating that these issues could lead to disaster.
In a statement posted on his X account, Mr. Obi emphasized the urgent need for measures to safeguard the lives of Nigerians amidst the prevailing circumstances. He stressed that the combination of rampant insecurity and widespread hunger and poverty posed a significant threat to the nation’s stability and prosperity.
“We must, therefore, take all possible measures to ensure the security of lives and property in our dear nation,” Mr. Obi asserted.
While acknowledging the proposal for state policing by the Tinubu-led federal government and 36 state governors, Mr. Obi highlighted its potential to address the growing insecurity across the country.
He urged the government and security agencies to intensify efforts in curbing terrorist and bandit attacks, citing recent incidents as evidence of the urgent need for decisive action.
“We should not just wait for the proposed state Police to do the magic while we become lackadaisical and allow criminals to run riot like the recent reports in Zamfara and Kaduna states,” Mr. Obi emphasized.
Last week, after meeting with governors, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national security and ensuring food security for all citizens.
