A former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has voiced concern over the rising wave of violence across Nigeria, questioning recent assurances by President Bola Tinubu on the country’s security situation.
Obi’s reaction comes in the wake of the President’s visit to Plateau State on April 2, 2026, where he addressed residents following a deadly attack and assured them that such incidents would not happen again.
In a statement shared via his official X handle on Monday, Obi said subsequent developments appear to contradict the President’s promise, citing fresh attacks in Plateau and other parts of the country.
He referenced an incident in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area, where several lives were reportedly lost less than 24 hours after the President’s assurance.
The former Anambra State governor also pointed to reported attacks in Nasarawa State, noting that communities such as Akyawa and Udege Kasa were affected, with casualties recorded, homes destroyed, and residents displaced.
Obi further highlighted incidents in Zamfara State, where a large number of people were reportedly abducted, as well as attacks in Borno State, including one in Chibok that led to loss of lives and destruction of property.
He also raised concerns over violence in Benue and Kaduna states, alleging that multiple lives were lost and several individuals abducted in separate incidents, including an attack on worshippers in Kaduna.
Questioning the effectiveness of the government’s response, Obi described the situation as a failure of leadership, stating that Nigerians continue to bear the consequences of insecurity.
He stressed that safeguarding lives and property remains the core responsibility of any government, adding that the persistent attacks across different states raise serious concerns about public safety.
Obi described the situation as a national emergency, warning that the country is facing a worsening security crisis that requires urgent and decisive action.
