Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has expressed deep sorrow over the recent ing in Zamfara State, highlighting it as part of a disturbing and ongoing pattern of insecurity across Nigeria.
In a statement shared on X, Obi said he received the “heartbreaking news” of the Zamfara just days after a similar ing in Borno State. He noted, “This tragic report comes just days after the ing in Borno, at a time when families should have been gathered in peace, celebrating life and hope.”
Obi lamented that such s have become “far too normal” despite repeated government assurances. He stressed, “The protection of human life must return to the forefront of our national priorities.”
He further emphasized the need to tackle the root causes of violence, including poverty, unemployment, and the collapse of local economies. “When people are abandoned by their leaders, desperation and crime thrive. A secure Nigeria cannot emerge without a productive Nigeria, one that creates opportunities, restores trust, and lifts citizens out of poverty,” Obi said.
Offering condolences to the people of Zamfara and Borno, Obi shared their grief with millions of Nigerians tired of losing loved ones to terrorism that should have been controlled long ago. He urged the nation to move beyond excuses and embrace “competence, compassion, and accountability.”
“No country can progress when its citizens live in fear. We owe it to every Nigerian, both those who are alive today and those we have lost to finally build a nation where life is valued and protected,” Obi concluded.
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