Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the state of Nigeria, describing it as a “now disgraced” nation amid rising insecurity and political infighting.
In a recent statement, Obi referenced a week marked by shocking violence: the kidnapping of 25 citizens, the killing of a senior general and other officers, and a fresh terror attack in Kwara State. He lamented that, instead of national unity during these trying times, the country remains distracted by internal party wrangling and political squabbles.
Obi singled out the current administration for allegedly orchestrating crises within opposition parties, including the PDP, Labour Party, and SDP, claiming this undermines democratic stability. He contrasted the current situation with the approach of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, who emphasized that all political parties, not just the ruling party, should be protected to safeguard democracy.
“The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others,” Obi said. He stressed that in healthy democracies, opposition parties are respected, elections reflect the will of the people, and governance involves bringing everyone together for peace and prosperity.
Obi concluded with a message of hope, asserting that a “New Nigeria is possible” if the country can overcome both insecurity and political divisiveness.
