“How Nigeria Is Gradually Becoming a Lawless Nation,” Peter Obi Shares Details

“How Nigeria Is Gradually Becoming a Lawless Nation,” Peter Obi Shares Details

  • Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi disclosed recently that Nigeria will soon plunge into a nation of lawlessness
  • According to Obi, the rule of law, which is the nation's most tangible asset, is gradually passing out and losing its value, in the polity
  • The former Anambra governor however urged the citizens not to relent in their quest to build a progressive nation, one that is rooted in Nigeria's democracy and value system

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The flagbearer of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential elections, Peter Obi, hinted that Nigeria will soon turn into a lawless country.

Peter Obi, 2023 polls, Labour Party
Peter Obi says Nigeria is losing its value and will soon become a lawless nation. Photo credit: Mr. Peter Obi
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According to Obi, Nigeria is “gradually losing one of the biggest intangible assets that make a nation strong, which is respect for the rule of law”.

In a statement he posted on his X page (formerly known as Twitter) in celebration of International Democracy Day on Friday, Obi said “Our dear nation has continued to swing dangerously away from the boundaries of true democracy”.

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On Friday, September 15, Obi said that Nigerians must “remind ourselves of the need to work together to build and deepen our nation’s democracy”.

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The former governor of Anambra state called on all Nigerians to remain committed to building and reinforcing our nation’s democracy.

“As witnessed in the country today, the mindless erosion of the very ideals and tenets on which Nigeria’s democracy was built, if not checked, will only push the nation deeper into lawlessness,” he wrote.

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“Labour Party leadership knew Peter Obi lost 2023 polls”: Wole Soyinka

On Wednesday, September 13, Wole Soyinka, the Nobel laureate, revealed what went down in the 2023 presidential election, held on Saturday, February 25.

Soyinka disclosed that the leadership of the Labour Party (LP) knew that Peter Obi, the party's flagbearer, lost the presidential poll.

Soyinka accused the opposition party, LP, of trying to force “a lie” on Nigerians, especially youths, that Obi won the election.

Lauretta Onochie wants DSS to arrest Peter Obi, gives reason

In another development, the Department of State Security (DSS) and the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) have been petitioned to arrest Peter Obi, of the Labour Party (LP).

This petition was made on social media on Tuesday, September 12, by the former Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) chairman, Lauretta Onochie.

Onochie accused Peter Obi of fuelling violence and described him as a "clown" desperate for power.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.