US threat: Nigeria's insecurity traceable to incompetence

Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has shared his perspective on the escalating tension between Nigeria and the United States following President Donald Trump’s recent warning.

Trump and the federal government share differing views on the reported Christian genocide in Nigeria, with the former expressing readiness to deploy US military troops to halt the mass killings.

Speaking via his X account, Obi stated that while the country’s insecurity crisis did not start with the present government, the incompetence of the current administration speaks volumes.

The former Anambra governor added that both nations have been strategic partners committed to regional peace and security and that relationship should not falter.

“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 the 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. -PO,” the social media post reads.