Peter Obi Urges National War on Insecurity Amid Rising Violence

Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has called for a national war on insecurity in Nigeria following a weekend of violence that resulted in the deaths of over 100 Nigerians and the abduction of a Chinese national. Obi urged the federal government to declare a national war on insecurity, emphasizing the need for immediate and decisive action to address the escalating security challenges across the country.

He criticized the government for prioritizing foreign trips over domestic security concerns, stressing the importance of true leadership in tackling insecurity and restoring peace in Nigeria.