Peter Obi has condemned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the fresh wave of attacks in parts of the country, pointing to the President’s recent assurance that the violence in Jos would not happen again.
In a statement shared on X on Monday, Obi said the return of killings just days after that promise reflects a serious lapse in leadership and accountability.
He noted that shortly after the President addressed victims in Jos on April 2 and pledged that such incidents would not happen again, another attack reportedly occurred in Nyamgo Gyel, Jos South Local Government Area, leading to further casualties.
Obi added that the violence has since 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 the grieving Nigerian citizens, ‘I promise you that this experience will not repeat itself,’ another brutal attack occurred,” he said.
Highlighting the scale of the insecurity, Obi said several communities have recorded 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 stated.
The former Anambra State governor stressed that the government’s primary duty to protect lives and property is not being fulfilled.
“The primary responsibility of any government is to protect lives and property; however, this responsibility is failing today. Nigerians are being slaughtered in their homes, in their communities, and in the very places they should feel safest,” Obi said.
He further described the situation as critical, stating, “This is a national emergency. Nigeria is bleeding, and conditions are deteriorating, leaving citizens increasingly helpless.”
Obi’s comments come amid growing concerns over insecurity in several regions, following a series of attacks that have left many dead and others displaced.
