Insecurity: “Farmers Must Be Able to Return to Their Farms Securely” — Peter Obi
Insecurity— Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2027 election, Peter Obi, has raised fresh concerns over the worsening security situation across the country, urging immediate and decisive intervention to reverse the trend.
The former Anambra State governor warned that sustainable national development would remain elusive as long as Nigerians continue to live under the threat of violence, terrorism, and criminality.
The call was contained in a statement obtained by PulseNets shortly after Obi emerged as the presidential flagbearer of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 presidential race.
Highlighting the severity of the security challenge, Obi pointed to Nigeria’s declining position in global terrorism impact rankings, describing the development as a disturbing reflection of the country’s deteriorating safety environment.
According to figures cited in the statement obtained by PulseNets, Nigeria ranked as the eighth most terrorism-affected nation in 2022, moved to sixth position in 2024, and further slipped to fourth place globally in 2026.
Despite the troubling security realities, Obi noted that Nigeria has historically maintained a respected reputation in international peacekeeping efforts and regional security operations.
“Nigeria became one of the leading contributors of troops from Africa to UN peacekeeping missions and earned widespread admiration for operational effectiveness and leadership in various countries, including Rwanda, Sudan, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mali, Western Sahara, Congo, Lebanon, Cambodia, Haiti, and Kuwait,” Obi noted.
Obi emphasised that safeguarding lives and property remains the foremost responsibility of any government, stressing the need for authorities to confront insecurity with greater determination and urgency.
“Farmers must be able to return to their farms securely; students must be able to learn without fear; communities must be able to rest peacefully; and investors must regain their confidence in Nigeria,” Obi declared.
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The 2027 presidential hopeful further outlined what he described as a broad-based security framework centred on intelligence-led operations, improved technological capabilities, proactive security measures, and stronger collaboration with local communities.
He explained that the key components of the proposed strategy include strengthening security institutions, enhancing inter-agency cooperation, providing better welfare and operational support for frontline personnel, and addressing underlying socio-economic challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and marginalisation that often fuel insecurity across the country.
