Obi Shocked by Tinubu's Silence on Orire Kidnapping

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), publicly expressed his astonishment that President Bola Tinubu has not reached out to Governor Seyi Makinde concerning the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Orire Local Government Area, Oyo State. In a Facebook post, Obi described the situation as troubling, noting that it has been over 50 days since the pupils were abducted.

He highlighted that during his recent visit to Ibadan on July 3, he discovered that Tinubu had not placed a single call to Makinde. Obi recalled that previous presidents, including Olusegun Obasanjo, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, and Goodluck Jonathan, would contact state governors during major security challenges.

He emphasized that the kidnapping of 13 schoolchildren under the current administration reflects a failure of governance and a lack of engagement from the presidency. Obi urged President Tinubu to either resign or refrain from seeking re-election, advocating for a focus on national concerns rather than partisan politics.