posted 16th April 2025
Nigeria in Crisis: Peter Obi Urges President to Return from France
LAGOS, 16 April 2025 – Peter Obi, a prominent Nigerian politician and former presidential candidate, has issued an urgent plea to Nigeria’s President to suspend his ongoing retreat in France and return home to tackle the escalating security crisis gripping the nation. In a strongly worded statement posted on X, Obi highlighted the alarming surge in violence and criminality across Nigeria, accusing the government of an “apparent absence of governance.”
Obi’s call comes amid a wave of deadly incidents that have claimed over 150 lives in the past two weeks alone, with Plateau and Zamfara states bearing the brunt of the violence. The North East, particularly Borno State, is witnessing a resurgence of insurgency, with reports of troops and civilians being killed. In the South East, abductions and killings are rampant, while the Niger Delta has been rocked by repeated pipeline explosions, further plunging the region into chaos.
“The primary duty of any government is securing the lives and property of its citizens,” Obi stated, questioning the President’s decision to remain abroad while “blood continues to flow” in Nigeria. He described the country as a “troubling company” whose CEO is retreating in a foreign land, far from the epicentre of the crisis.
Obi’s remarks underscore growing frustration with the government’s handling of security issues, which have worsened in recent months. He urged the President to take immediate responsibility and address the “overwhelming security situation” that has left Nigerians living in fear.
“The fight for a better Nigeria is not about individuals; it is about ensuring that every citizen can see, feel, and benefit from the policies and decisions of those in power,” Obi declared, calling for decisive action to restore peace and stability.
As the nation grapples with these challenges, all eyes are on the President to see whether he will heed Obi’s call and return to confront the mounting crisis head-on.
