Urgent Warning! Failing to Protect Borno Could Endanger Nigeria’s Very Foundation — What You Need to Know!
The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has condemned rising insurgent attacks on North East communities.
Obi said if Nigeria’s government fails to protect Borno State from falling into the hands of terrorist groups, the idea of Nigeria will fail.
The Labour Party chieftain commended Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for visiting the frontline state, Marte, to show solidarity with residents of the community.
Naija News reports that Obi, in a statement on Tuesday morning, stated that the federal government must rise to the attacks of insurgent groups.
He emphasized the need for capable leadership to tackle insecurity across the country. The former Governor of Anambra State said the continued massacre of citizens by criminal elements must not be allowed to continue.
He warned against politicizing issue of insecurity, noting that the lives of every citizen should be prioritized and secured by the government.
It read: “The security situation in Borno state is concerning and very unsettling. What is happening in the Marte area of the state is not just a local emergency; it is a national alarm bell that must not be ignored. Governor Babagana Zulum, by choosing to spend the night in a town under threat, has once again demonstrated what leadership should look like: present, proactive, and people-centred. His courage is not for commendation alone; it is a challenge to those in authority to match words with decisive action.
“We cannot claim to be building a secure and united Nigeria when one of our own, a sitting governor, is left pleading for federal support to prevent an entire local government from falling into the hands of terrorists. Over 300 communities stand exposed, while more than 20,000 of our fellow Nigerians are displaced yet again. These are not just numbers, they are families, children, and communities whose hopes are hanging by a thread.
“Governor Zulum has raised critical concerns: that insurgents are regrouping around Lake Chad and the Mandara Hills; that Marte is on the verge of collapse; and that the window for action is closing. These are facts. And it is not enough to acknowledge them; we must respond with urgency and sincerity.
“We cannot afford to continue this culture of delayed response and distant governance. Our security forces need reinforcements. Our displaced citizens need protection, not promises. And our leaders, particularly at the federal level, must show the will to act swiftly and consistently.
“I have always maintained that Nigeria works best when leadership is driven by compassion, competence, and courage. Governor Zulum has shown all three. The Federal Government must now do the same. If we fail to protect Borno, we fail the idea of Nigeria itself.
“This is not about politics. It is about people. It is about protecting the soul of our nation. Let us act quickly, decisively, and justly.”