Labour Party presidential candidate in the last general election, Mr. Peter Obi, has issued a stark warning to President Bola Tinubu, declaring that "Nigeria is at war" and urging an immediate shift in governance priorities from infrastructure to security.
The statement comes in response to the recent killing of over 100 persons, including military personnel, by suspected terrorists in Zamfara State.
A Nation in Crisis
In a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, Obi described the security situation as beyond politics, warning that the "soul of our nation is bleeding."
"We cannot continue like this. It is time to prioritize the security of lives over infrastructure projects," Obi stated. "With the brutal killings of over 100 people in Zamfara, including our revered military men, Mr. President, it is time to accept the inevitable truth and act decisively. Nigeria is at war. We can no longer afford the dangerous denial."
The former Anambra State governor lamented that the frequency of violent deaths across Nigeria now rivals that of countries officially at war, noting that deaths in Nigeria "even happens more often than in countries at war."
Governance Priorities
Obi emphasized that governance must now focus on saving lives rather than "cutting ribbons and headlining ceremonies on front pages." His comments highlight growing concerns about the deteriorating security situation across multiple regions of the country.
The statement comes amid reports that President Tinubu is scheduled to sign four tax reform bills into law on Thursday, while political reconciliations continue in various states, including Benue where Governor Alia recently reconciled with George Akume.
Obi himself has been politically active, reportedly meeting with former Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami, amid coalition talks for the 2027 elections.
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