Peter Obi Sends Warning to Tinubu Against Repeating Buhari's Failure on Security

• Peter Obi, the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election, has warned President Bola Tinubu against making the same mistake his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, made
• Obi, in a statement on Wednesday, said Buhari failed on security for eight years, and it appeared that Tinubu was following his path
• The former Anambra governor made the comment while reacting to the recent killing and kidnapping in Abuja

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FCT, Abuja - Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party in the 2023 presidential election, has said the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari failed for eight years in the area of security, and his successor, President Bola Tinubu, appeared to be walking in his path.

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Obi called on President Tinubu on Wednesday, January 17, to take decisive moves on the growing insecurity in the country.

According to Arise News, the former presidential candidate made the call while reacting to recent security concerns in the country, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), where some unknown gunmen have reportedly been carrying out kidnappings.

Obi: kidnapping and killing in Abuja depressing

The former governor of Anambra state described the recent killing of two young girls in Abuja by kidnappers as depressing, adding that it was time for the Tinubu administration to embark on serious moves to curb the menace.

The Labour Party chieftain maintained that the country was raging with terror attacks, kidnapping, and banditry. He added that the surge of violence spread at the FCT was more concerning.

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Obi's statement reads in part:

“The recent killings of two abducted young girls in Abuja makes it more depressing and urgent. It is now time for us, the leaders, to take all forms of serious measures to tackle the situation.

Insecurity: "We are not sleeping", Wike

Legit.ng earlier reported that Nyesom Wike, the FCT minister, has reiterated his commitment to secure Abuja and its environment.

The minister said he will not rest on his oars until the country's capital is secured, adding that he and the area council chairmen are working to address the situation.

Wike's comment followed the recent outcries that trailed the killing of Nabeeha Al-Kadriyar and Folasade Ariyo by their kidnappers.

Source: Legit.ng