The 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate and former governor of Anambra state Mr. Peter Obi in addressing the unrest in Borno state criticized the federal government over lackadaisical attitude shown to the state and its sitting governor.

This is coming after the governor of Borno state raised concern that insurgents are regrouping around Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills; that Marte is on the verge of collapse; and that the window for action is closing, however there had not being response from Tinubu administration or any security operatives.

Obi subtly knocked the sitting president when he wrote in a post that “I have always maintained that Nigeria works best when leadership is driven by compassion, competence, and courage” while he called the federal government to do the needful in securing lives and property in the state.

The former governor further claimed that his condemnation of the federal government aatitude has nothing to do with politics but rather protecting ‘the soul of the nation.’

Part of his post read: “The security situation in Borno state is concerning and very unsettling. What is happening in the Marte area of the state is not just a local emergency; it is a national alarm bell that must not be ignored. Governor Babagana Zulum, by choosing to spend the night in a town under threat, has once again demonstrated what leadership should look like: present, proactive, and people-centred. His courage is not for commendation alone; it is a challenge to those in authority to match words with decisive action.

“We cannot claim to be building a secure and united Nigeria when one of our own, a sitting governor, is left pleading for federal support to prevent an entire local government from falling into the hands of terrorists. Over 300 communities stand exposed, while more than 20,000 of our fellow Nigerians are displaced yet again. These are not just numbers, they are families, children, and communities whose hopes are hanging by a thread.

 “We cannot afford to continue this culture of delayed response and distant governance. Our security forces need reinforcements. Our displaced citizens need protection, not promises. And our leaders, particularly at the federal level, must show the will to act swiftly and consistently. “ obi argued

By: Adeoye Olorunseun Elizabeth