The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has again, lamented the growing waves of insecurity in Nigeria.

The former Governor of Anambra State claimed that more school abductions have been recorded in the three years of the administration of President Bola Tinubu than what the country experienced in the eight years of the Muhammadu Buhari government.

Naija News reports that Obi made the claim in a statement on Friday released via his 𝕏 account, in which he pointed out the need to address the security challenges.

According to him, what is going on should trouble every Nigerian.

“The abduction of the Chibok girls in 2014 triggered a global movement. One school abduction was enough to unite Nigerians, attract international attention, and place enormous pressure on the government through the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

“Yet, what has happened since then should trouble every Nigerian.

“Under President Buhari’s eight years in office, Nigeria witnessed about ten school abductions. Under President Tinubu’s administration, in just three years, we have already recorded over ten school abductions,” he said.

Obi, however, lamented that despite the growing challenges, politicians and leaders in the country appear more concerned about the 2027 general elections than how to help Nigerians grappling with insecurity, poverty, and hardship.

“Despite these repeated tragedies, there has been neither sustained national outrage nor significant international attention comparable to what followed Chibok.

“This raises an important question: have we become so accustomed to insecurity that what once shocked our national conscience is now treated as normal?

“At a time when millions of Nigerians are grappling with insecurity, poverty, and hardship, it is deeply troubling that those in power appear more focused on political calculations and preparations for the next election than on addressing the urgent challenges confronting our people.

“It is, therefore, no surprise that some observers have labelled us a “Now Disgraced Nation”. While we do not agree with any attempt to define our great country by its present difficulties, we must acknowledge that persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and leadership failure have damaged our reputation and standing among nations,” he added.

The former Governor called on Nigerians, particularly the youths, to take back their country by voting for the right leaders and refuse to normalise failure.

“The answer is not denial, propaganda, or political distraction. The answer is leadership that is competent, compassionate, accountable, and genuinely committed to the welfare and security of the Nigerian people.

“The Nigerian youth must not become indifferent. We must all refuse to normalise failure.

“Young Nigerians – Take back your country!

“A New Nigeria is Possible,” he said in the personally signed statement.