By Myke Uzendu, Abuja
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in 2023, Mr. Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the worsening state of insecurity in Nigeria following deadly explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State.
In a statement posted on his X account on Tuesday, Obi condemned the attacks, which reportedly claimed several lives and left more than 100 people injured, saying they underscore the growing security challenges confronting the country. He described the explosions, which targeted vulnerable locations including markets and areas close to hospitals, as evidence of the government’s failure to protect lives and property.
“The nation is once again engulfed in grief and outrage following the horrific explosions in Maiduguri, Borno State,” Obi said. “These tragic events serve as a painful reminder of how far we have strayed from the fundamental duty of governance: the protection of lives and property.”
Obi warned that the lack of a strong national response to such attacks signals that insecurity is becoming normalized rather than being decisively addressed. He also cited recent violent incidents across states including Kwara, Nasarawa, Kogi, Plateau, Sokoto, Benue, and even the Federal Capital Territory.
He extended condolences to the families of the victims and wished speedy recovery for those injured. Obi reiterated the urgent need for the federal government to take decisive action to curb insecurity and protect Nigerian citizens.
“The fact that several innocent Nigerians can be killed in multiple coordinated attacks, with over a hundred others injured in vulnerable places like markets and near hospitals, highlights a troubling reality. The silence from our nation in response to such atrocities indicates a disturbing normalization of insecurity,” he said.
Obi’s comments come amid increasing public frustration over repeated security lapses and rising attacks across the country as the 2027 general elections approach.
