Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has declared that Nigeria’s escalating insecurity reflects a failure of leadership, calling for an independent investigation into allegations that government officials supply terrorists with ammunition and logistics.
Key Points:
Obi referenced a viral video where arrested terrorists claimed to have received support from officials.
He demanded an immediate, transparent probe into the grave allegations.
The former governor cited late General Sani Abacha: “Any insurgency lasting over 24 hours suggests government involvement.”
Obi questioned why advanced tracking technology from the Jonathan era is not being used.
He criticized the celebration of abductee releases without arrests or rescues of remaining captives.
Obi argued the government controls telecoms, finance, and intelligence, yet kidnappings thrive.
He warned that persistent insecurity signals either complacency or failure in leadership.
Obi’s intervention sharpens a national debate on accountability, framing security not as a technical challenge, but as a test of political will and moral priority in a storm of violence.
Sources: Peter Obi’s official statement on X