A former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and called for stronger unity among opposition figures, stressing the need for collective action to address the nation’s challenges. In a statement on Tuesday, Obi said the country was at a critical stage, grappling with economic hardship, unemployment, declining public trust, and persistent insecurity, noting that such issues require more than political rhetoric. Obi further called on all opposition members and Nigerians to embrace unity and prioritise national interest, insisting that only a coordinated effort can address insecurity and other pressing challenges confronting the country. He said, “Nigeria is at a critical stage in its history… The challenges we face, economic hardship, insecurity, unemployment, and declining public trust, require more than rhetoric. They require deliberate collaboration, disciplined leadership, and a shared commitment to national progress.”

Source: Punch March 31, 2026 12:31 UTC