Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, accusing political leaders of being more focused on the 2027 elections than on protecting citizens.
In a statement shared on his social media page on Tuesday, Obi lamented the continued captivity of schoolchildren abducted in parts of Borno and Oyo States, noting that they have remained in the hands of their abductors for about two weeks without being rescued.
He expressed disappointment that instead of urgent action to secure their release, public attention appears to be shifting toward announcements about committees and rescue arrangements.
Obi also pointed to several recent violent incidents across the country as signs of a deepening security crisis. He recalled a deadly attack in Gwon Ajang Village in Plateau State, where at least seven people were killed and several others injured during a raid by armed men in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area.
In Kogi State, he referenced the attack on the Ayegunle Igun community in Kaba Bunu Local Government Area, where more than 25 residents were reportedly abducted and one person killed during the assault.
He further mentioned the killing of two police officers in Anambra State following an attack by armed criminals, describing it as another painful reminder of the growing insecurity in the region.
Obi also highlighted the mass abduction of students and staff in Oyo State, where about 46 people, including pupils, teachers, and a school principal, were taken from schools in the Ahoro Esinle community near Ogbomoso.
In Borno State, he recalled the kidnapping of dozens of pupils from the Mussa community in Askira Uba Local Government Area by suspected insurgents, noting that victims have remained in captivity since mid May 2026.
He said the repeated attacks across different parts of the country show a disturbing pattern that demands urgent and coordinated action from those in leadership.
According to him, it is troubling that while families continue to suffer and communities live in fear, political discussions are increasingly dominated by early positioning for the next election cycle.
Obi stressed that the safety of Nigerians should take priority over political ambitions, warning that continued neglect of security challenges would only deepen national anxiety and suffering.
