By Deborah Nnamdi
Former Anambra State governor, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over fresh attacks reported across parts of the country, questioning the government’s ability to curb rising insecurity.
In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi expressed concern over what he described as the rapid resurgence of violence shortly after the President assured residents of Jos that such incidents would not recur.
Quoting Tinubu’s earlier remarks, Obi said, “‘This experience will not repeat itself’—another presidential promise fails in less than 24 hours.”
He noted that within days of the President’s visit to Jos on April 2, where he pledged improved security following recent attacks, another incident reportedly occurred in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area, resulting in additional casualties.
Obi further alleged that the violence has spread beyond Plateau State, citing similar incidents in Nasarawa State, Zamfara State, Borno State, Benue State, and Kaduna State.
“Less than 24 hours after President Tinubu stood before grieving citizens and promised that such an experience would not repeat itself, another brutal attack occurred,” Obi said.
He added that several communities across the affected states have recently witnessed killings, abductions, and destruction of property, underscoring what he described as a worsening security crisis.
“This represents a failure of leadership and responsibility, and sadly, Nigerians are paying for it with their lives,” he stated.
The former presidential candidate stressed that the government’s primary duty to safeguard lives and property is not being fulfilled.
“The primary responsibility of any government is to protect lives and property; however, this responsibility is failing today. Nigerians are being slaughtered in their homes, in their communities, and in the very places they should feel safest,” Obi added.
Describing the situation as urgent, he warned that the country is facing a deepening crisis.
“This is a national emergency. Nigeria is bleeding, and the situation is worsening and increasingly helpless,” he said.
Obi’s remarks come amid growing concerns over insecurity in several regions, following a spate of attacks that have left many dead and displaced.
