Trump’s guns-a-blazing threat: Obi blames Tinubu’s incompetence, says effective leadership could have averted killings
By Ishaya Ibrahim
The Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu of incompetence, stating that it has led to the U.S. threat of intervention to save Nigerian Christians.
In a post on his X handle, Obi argued that the situation was significantly avoidable with competent leadership and governance, which he said the All Progressives Congress (APC) government has failed to provide.
Obi also cited the lack of commitment and prudent use of resources by both the current and previous APC government in addressing Nigeria’s challenges.
He urged both the Nigerian government and the U.S. to engage in diplomatic efforts to address the security concerns.
The statement reads in full: “The recent pronouncement by the US government declaring Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and indicating possible military action should give every well-meaning Nigerian serious concern.
“There is no doubt that Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented level of insecurity with attendant carnage and the most shocking loss of lives and property. According to Amnesty International, over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023 and as I have repeatedly lamented, the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of Nigerians is most condemnable, and all efforts must be made to bring it to a stop. It is equally important to state that the terrible situation is significantly avoidable with competent leadership and governance.
“While the insecurity did not start with the present government, what is most unfortunate is the lack and absence of competence, commitment, prudent use of resources, patriotism and passion on the part of APC-led government/leaders to effectively govern, galvanise and lead Nigeria where no one is unwarrantedly oppressed and killed, a nation where peace, truth and justice reign!
“As democracies, Nigeria and the US have long been strategic partners committed to regional peace and security. That relationship should not falter. The present situation calls for constructive diplomatic and any other plausible engagement by both nations aimed at addressing the prevailing and disturbing security concerns. Both countries must work in concert and expeditiously towards that purpose.”
