Peter Obi has raised alarm over Nigeria’s Terror Ranking and blamed Tinubu’s leadership failure.
NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation following the latest Global Terrorism Index, which ranks the country among the most terror-affected nations globally.
In a statement shared via X on Thursday, Obi described the report as a troubling reflection of governance failures, noting that Nigeria recorded one of the highest increases in terrorism-related deaths.
“The latest Global Terrorism Index report ranks Nigeria among the most terrorized nations in the world, showing one of the highest increases in deaths from terrorism. This is a painful indictment of failed leadership,” he said.
The former governor of Anambra State expressed concern that while several countries are making progress in curbing terrorism, Nigeria appears to be moving in the opposite direction.
“While many countries are seeing a decline in terrorism, Nigeria is moving in the opposite direction. This trend is a direct result of misplaced priorities, weak governance, corruption, a lack of rule of law, and the persistent neglect of security, which is the government’s most fundamental duty,” he added.
Obi highlighted the range of security threats confronting the nation, including the insurgency by Boko Haram and the growing activities of the Islamic State West Africa Province, alongside widespread incidents of kidnapping and banditry in rural communities.
“From the insurgency of Boko Haram to the growing threat posed by ISWAP, the crisis of kidnapping, and unchecked violence in our rural communities by heavily armed bandits, Nigerians are dying daily while those in power continue to feast,” he stated.
Questioning the effectiveness of governance, Obi asked, “What is the purpose of government if it cannot protect lives? Why are we normalizing tragedy while other nations make progress?”
He called for urgent and decisive action, stressing that the current situation must not be accepted as the norm.
“This is not the Nigeria we should accept. We cannot continue down this path. It is time to move from excuses to action, and from failure to measurable progress,” he said.
Obi concluded by emphasizing that security is a fundamental right of citizens, adding that a safe and secure Nigeria must be treated as a national priority.
