The 2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi has said that the recent pronouncement by the United States Government declaring Nigeria a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ (CPC) and indicating possible military action should give every well-meaning citizens serious concern.
Obi, in his reaction on X said, there is no doubt that Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented level of insecurity with attendant carnage and most shocking loss of lives and property.
“According to Amnesty International, over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023 and as I have repeatedly lamented, the unwarranted, unprovoked killing of Nigerians is most condemnable”.
Obi added that all efforts must be made to bring the killings to a stop, while stated that the terrible situation is significantly avoidable with competent leadership and governance.
The former Anambra Governor stated further that the insecurity did not start with the present Nigerian government, but said, “what is most unfortunate is the lack and absence of competence”.
He pointed out that the commitment, prudent use of resources, patriotism and passion on the part of APC-led govt to effectively govern, galvanise and lead Nigeria where no one is unwarrantedly oppressed and killed.
He concluded that the present situation calls for constructive diplomatic and any other plausible engagement by the both nations aimed at addressing prevailing and disturbing security concerns. “Both countries must work in concert and expeditiously towards that purpose”.
Media Bypass News earlier reports that Donald Trump blasted Nigeria, declaring the country as “Country of Particular Concern” for religious freedom violations after claiming thousands of Christians face an “existential threat” from radical Islamists.
The move, pushed by Senator Ted Cruz, could lead to sanctions like aid cuts, but Nigeria’s govt fires back: no “Christian genocide,” just terrorism hitting Muslims and Christians alike, with over 10,000 total deaths since Tinubu’s 2023 rise.
He also threatened to attack Nigeria if the killing of Christians in the country continues. In a Social post on Saturday, Trump asked the US department of war to prepare for “possible action” to wipe out Islamic terrorists in Nigeria.
“The United States will immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, and may very well go into that now disgraced country, “guns-a-blazing,” to completely wipe out the Islamic Terrorists who are committing these horrible atrocities.
“I am hereby instructing our Department of War to prepare for possible action. If we attack, it will be fast, vicious, and sweet, just like the terrorist thugs attack our CHERISHED Christians! WARNING: THE NIGERIAN GOVERNMENT BETTER MOVE FAST!” Trump said.