Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has said Nigerians deserve to live in peace and not under the threat of terror.
In a post shared on his verified X handle on Sunday, Obi expressed concern over what he described as a collapse of governance and humanity.
He was reacting to the ongoing wave of insecurity across the country, particularly in the northern region.
The former Anambra State governor said reports of terrorists issuing directives for residents to abandon their ancestral homes without consequences are both disturbing and unacceptable.
He added that such developments suggest that in some parts of Nigeria, non-state actors have effectively taken over the role of the government, determining where citizens can live and under what conditions.
“What we are witnessing in Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, and indeed across our country, is tragic. It reflects a complete breakdown of governance and humanity.
“This is not how a nation should function. How did we get to a point where Nigerians are taking instructions from terrorists instead of their government? I have consistently maintained that no nation can progress when its people live in fear.
“This is no longer just a security issue; it is a national emergency. The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror,” he wrote.
