Peter Obi seeks action to end Plateau killings, displacement

Peter Obi, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Federal Government to take urgent action against those responsible for the killings and kidnappings that have occurred across Nigeria. Speaking during a visit to an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Obi expressed his empathy for the thousands of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to insecurity.

While acknowledging the importance of prayers in addressing the country's security challenges, Obi emphasized that government action was crucial to ending the violence. He stated, "The people who are coming to kill people are not from the moon. The Nigerian government should be able to deal with it." As the former Anambra State governor, Obi emphasized that the presence of IDP camps was unacceptable and that displaced persons should be assisted in returning safely to their homes.

He highlighted that Nigeria could not be truly at peace while citizens remained in IDP camps, stressing that they should be able to return to their homes without fear. Concerned about the scale of displacement in Plateau, Obi noted that approximately 45,000 people from more than 20 communities had been displaced. He clarified that his visit to the camp was not a campaign activity but rather a demonstration of solidarity with the victims of insecurity.

Obi assured the displaced persons that their plight was in his thoughts and that his hope was for them to return home one day. Furthermore, Obi expressed deep concern over the impact of insecurity on children's education, noting that the destruction of communities had disrupted learning for many young people. Despite the hardships they face, he praised the resilience of the displaced persons, who continued to sing and dance, and assured them that they were not alone.