Nigeria’s global terrorism ranking worrisome – Obi
A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Chief Peter Obi has expressed concern over the ranking of Nigeria at the top of the global terrorism index, saying Nigeria must move from excuses to action, and from failure to measurable progress.
In a statement on Thursday, Obi said situation is an indictment of a failed leadership.
“The latest Global Terrorism Index report ranks Nigeria among the most terrorized nations in the world, showing one of the highest increases in deaths from terrorism. This is a painful indictment of failed leadership.
“While many countries are seeing a decline in terrorism, Nigeria is moving in the opposite direction. This trend is a direct result of misplaced priorities, weak governance, corruption, a lack of rule of law, and the persistent neglect of security, which is the government’s most fundamental duty.
“From the insurgency of Boko Haram to the growing threat posed by the Islamic State West Africa Province, the crisis of kidnapping, and unchecked violence in our rural communities by heavily armed bandits, Nigerians are dying daily while those in power continue to feast,” he said.
Obi questioned why government can not protect lives and the country has kept normalizing tragedies.
“This is not the Nigeria we should accept. We cannot continue down this path. It is time to move from excuses to action, and from failure to measurable progress.
“A safe and secure Nigeria is not too much to ask; it is the right of every citizen, and it must be delivered,” he emphasised.
