The Labour Party, LP, presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has
cried out over the rising insecurity in Borno State.
Obi said that the security situation in the Marte area of
the state is unsettling and calls for emergency action.
The LP standards bearer commended the apparent commitment of
the State Governor, Babagana Zulum, who has courageously relocated to the
troubled area.
Posting on his X handle, Obi wrote: “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.
“Governor Zulum has raised critical concerns: 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. These are
facts. And it is not enough to acknowledge them; we must respond with urgency
and sincerity.
“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.
“I have always maintained that Nigeria works best when leadership
is driven by compassion, competence, and courage. Governor Zulum has shown all
three. The Federal Government must now do the same. If we fail to protect
Borno, we fail the idea of Nigeria itself.
“This is not about politics. It is about people. It is about
protecting the soul of our nation. Let us act quickly, decisively, and justly.
A new Nigeria is Possible.”
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