Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation following the latest findings from the Global Terrorism Index, which ranks the country among the most terrorised nations in the world.
In a statement shared on X, the former Anambra State governor described the report as a painful indictment of failed leadership. He noted that Nigeria recorded one of the sharpest increases in terrorism related deaths, even as many other countries continue to make progress in reducing such threats.
Obi attributed the worsening situation to poor governance, corruption, weak institutions, and a lack of commitment to the rule of law. According to him, the government has failed in its primary responsibility of protecting lives and property, allowing insecurity to spread across different parts of the country.
He highlighted major threats including the long running insurgency by Boko Haram, the activities of Islamic State West Africa Province, as well as widespread kidnapping and s by armed bandits, particularly in rural communities.
The former governor lamented that Nigerians continue to lose their lives daily, warning against the normalization of violence and insecurity. He questioned the purpose of governance if citizens cannot feel safe, stressing that the current trajectory is unacceptable.
Obi called on leaders at all levels to move beyond rhetoric and take decisive, measurable actions to address the crisis. He urged a shift from excuses to real solutions that can restore public confidence and ensure national ility.
Emphasizing that security is a fundamental right, Obi insisted that building a safe and secure Nigeria must become an urgent national priority.
The Global Terrorism Index remains one of the most widely recognized benchmarks for assessing the impact of terrorism worldwide, and its latest report has intensified concerns about Nigeria’s security outlook.
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