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By Christabel Ejenike
PETER Obi, the presidential candidate of Labour Party, LP, in the 2023 General elections has raised the alarm on the escalating insecurity in the country. In a recent tweet, Obi highlighted the alarming rate of abductions across the country, citing multiple incidents within the last 24 hours.
According to Obi, about 20 dental students were kidnapped in Benue State. Additionally, a Commissioner in Anambra State and his wife were abducted in Edo State, resulting in the death of their traveling companion.
Obi emphasized the urgency for collective action, declaring, “We cannot continue living in fear, poverty, and darkness.” He advocated for a unified front against insecurity, poverty, and other societal ills, stressing the need for bold action to build a safer, more prosperous and just society for all Nigerians.
This call to action comes amidst growing concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, with kidnapping and banditry on the rise. Citizens and leaders alike are demanding decisive measures to address these challenges and restore peace and stability to the nation.
Responding to his posts on X, Naija Patriot a verified handle said: “People who attack you when you demand urgent action against the problems we face are wicked in the extreme. By their constant defense of the indefensible they spill blood as surely as if they pulled the trigger or squeeze life out of a starving child.”
Queen Bee, another handler expressed her disappointment on the present administration, saying that “Expecting something positive from this corrupt regime is like expecting fountains from the desert and you’ll be disappointed”
Another handle #OfficeOfTheNigerianCitizen, replying to the post highlighted the government’s failure to address security concerns when making the policy to stop brain drain in Nigeria’s Healthcare. “When @muhammadpate was doing a policy document to prevent doctors from leaving the country, and I didn’t see anything that addresses security, I laughed. So Benedicta, Paul, Dr. Luis or anyone in that list of kidnapped med practitioners will see an opportunity to leave, and you think even a million naira per week will stop them? Very funny. Very very funny.” he said
17th August, 2024.
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