By Jelili Gbadamosi
Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 general election, has declared that no Nigerian is safe from the country’s worsening insecurity following the abduction of worshippers in Enugu State, warning that the wave of attacks has become a nationwide crisis.
Obi made the remark in a statement shared on his official social media page on Monday while reacting to reports of the church abduction, describing the incident as a disturbing reflection of the country’s deteriorating security situation.
“I have been deeply dismayed by the recent news concerning the abduction of worshippers in Enugu. It is profoundly distressing that fellow Nigerians, who had come together in divine worship seeking solace and hope, have endured such a traumatic and criminal ordeal,” he said.
According to Obi, insecurity is no longer confined to states such as Borno, Benue, Plateau, Zamfara or Katsina, but has spread across the country, threatening the lives of Nigerians regardless of ethnicity, religion or region.
“It is increasingly clear that this is no longer an isolated incident affecting specific states. It has escalated into a national crisis, threatening every Nigerian, regardless of their ethnic background, religious beliefs, or regional origins,” he stated.
The former Anambra State governor stressed that Nigerians should not have to fear attending places of worship, going to school, working or remaining in their homes because of criminal attacks.
He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the release of the abducted worshippers and ensure those behind the attack are arrested and prosecuted.
Obi also urged Nigerians to rise above political, ethnic and religious divisions in confronting the country’s security challenges, insisting that the protection of lives must remain the government’s foremost responsibility.
“The inviolability of human life must remain the highest priority for any government. We cannot accept these tragedies as a new normal. Every Nigerian life is invaluable, and every possible measure must be taken to protect it,” he said.
Expressing hope that the country can overcome its security challenges, Obi added, “Despite the threats, a new Nigeria is possible with God on our side.“This version follows the conventional news style of introducing the name first, followed by the person’s title in the opening sentence.
