‘Now disgraced nation,’ Peter Obi blasts FG for fueling party crises amid security threats
Peter Obi
Abdullateef Fowewe
Former 2023 presidential candidate Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s current state.
While reflecting on recent violence in a statement on Wednesday titled “Now Disgraced Nation,” Obi highlighted, “Within a single week, 25 people were kidnapped, and one of our generals along with other officers was killed.”
He also condemned the latest terror attack in Kwara State.
Obi criticised the government for fueling political divisions instead of promoting unity, saying, “Look closely at what is happening in the PDP, the Labour Party, SDP, and other political formations—crises deliberately orchestrated by a government that should be embracing everyone so we can unite in this troubling period.”
Drawing on a past example, Obi recalled former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua’s approach to democracy, “He instructed the INEC Chairman that the stability of every political party—not just the ruling party—was essential for democracy.”
He lamented the current situation, stating, “The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy—seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others.”
He concluded with a call for democratic respect and inclusion: “In democratic nations, opposition is respected, elections reflect the will of the people, and governance involves carrying everyone along for peace and prosperity.”
