Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has accused President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of incompetence and waste of public resources after President Donald Trump threatened to invade Nigeria due to alleged Christian genocide.
Mr Obi, who stated this in a statement on Monday, described as a “serious concern” the designation of Nigeria as a ‘country of particular concern,’ citing unprecedented killings in the country.
“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,” the politician stated.
He added, “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 APC 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!”
The Labour Party chieftain further condemned the unwarranted killings of innocent Nigerians, stressing “all efforts must be made to bring it to a stop.”
Mr Obi advocated diplomatic and constructive engagement between Nigeria and the U.S. to address the escalating situation.
“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,” the politician stated.