Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has condemned the persistent killings by terrorists in Nigeria, accusing political leaders of prioritizing political calculations ahead of the 2027 elections rather than tackling the country’s growing insecurity.
Obi made the remarks on Friday in a post on X while reacting to a recent terrorist attack on the Ngoshe community in Borno State. The assault reportedly targeted a military base and an internally displaced persons (IDP) camp.
The former governor of Anambra State said the attack left several civilians and soldiers dead, while others are still missing.
According to him, he watched videos of the incident with “deep horror,” describing the tragedy as another painful reminder of the insecurity and hardship many Nigerians endure daily.
Obi criticized political leaders for allegedly focusing on political maneuvering ahead of the 2027 general elections while violence continues to claim lives across the country.
He questioned how long Nigerians would keep suffering the consequences of poor leadership and mismanagement.
“How long will Nigerians continue to bear the consequences of poor leadership and mismanagement? How many more lives must be lost before decisive action is taken to secure our communities, protect the vulnerable, and dismantle the structures of these insurgents?” he said.
Obi also lamented that despite the daily killings by terrorists, many political leaders appear more concerned about positioning themselves for the next election cycle.
“While Nigerians are slaughtered daily by terrorists, what is more troubling is that amid these killings, our political leaders are preoccupied with selfish scheming on how to steal, grab and run away with the next election cycle, leaving the country in insecurity, poverty and underdevelopment,” he added.
Source: Politics Nigeria
