In response to the escalating security challenges, Mr. Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, criticized former President Muhammadu Buhari’s eight-year tenure, asserting that President Bola Tinubu seems to be repeating the same mistakes. On Wednesday, Obi urged the Tinubu administration to take decisive action to address the growing insecurity in the country.<\/p>\n
The former governor of Anambra State expressed his concern about the renewed security breaches, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where gunmen have committed heinous crimes. In a statement, Obi described the recent tragic killings of two abducted young girls in Abuja as deeply distressing, emphasizing the urgency for leaders to implement serious measures to combat the situation.<\/p>\n
Obi highlighted the deteriorating state of security, economy, and corruption, noting that President Buhari’s administration failed to improve these areas despite campaign promises. He drew attention to the current administration’s commitment to addressing the same issues, which, according to him, has not yielded positive results, particularly in the face of escalating violence.<\/p>\n
Referring to a statement made by Sen Kashim Shettima at the Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association in August 2022, Obi underscored the promises made by the ruling party regarding the distribution of responsibilities, with Shettima focusing on security and the President handling the economy. He urged the government to fulfill these campaign promises, emphasizing the need for visible efforts, even if complete success is not immediate.<\/p>\n
In a call for action, Obi proposed a halt to all foreign trips by government officials until the domestic security situation is addressed. He argued that the ongoing challenges would deter foreign investors, hindering Nigeria’s economic progress. Emphasizing the imperative of sincere efforts to quell violence and insecurity, Obi urged a collective commitment to meaningful progress in the nation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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