The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu over a recent surge in violent attacks across the country, highlighting what he describes as leadership failure.
In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi recalled the President’s recent assurance to victims in Jos that such violence would not recur.
“‘This experience will not repeat itself’—another presidential promise fails in less than 24 hours”, he wrote.
Obi noted that shortly after President Tinubu visited victims in Jos on April 2 and pledged that such attacks would be prevented in the future, a fresh attack reportedly occurred in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area, resulting in further casualties.
He further highlighted that insecurity has spread to other parts of the country, citing incidents in Nasarawa, Zamfara, Borno, Benue, and Kaduna states.
“Less than 24 hours after President Tinubu stood and promised grieving Nigerians that this experience would not repeat itself, another brutal attack occurred,” Obi said.
The former Anambra State governor emphasised the scale of the crisis, pointing out that several communities have suffered killings, abductions, and destruction of property in recent days.
“This represents a failure of leadership and responsibility, and sadly, Nigerians are paying for it with their lives,” he added.
Obi stressed that the government’s primary duty to protect lives and property is not being fulfilled.
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