Evacuation of US embassy staff in Nigeria worrisome - Peter Obi

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By Madu Obi

African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential aspirant , Mr. Peter Obi has expressed deep concern over the recent decision by the United States of America, USA, to evacuate its embassy staff from Nigeria, describing the move as a troubling signal of worsening insecurity and declining global confidence in the country.

In a statement posted on his social media platforms, Obi warned that the development should be treated as a national emergency, particularly at a time when Nigeria is striving to attract foreign investment.

According to Obi, Nigeria currently ranks fourth on the Global Terrorism Index and has continued to experience escalating violence, loss of lives, and persistent threats to communities.

He lamented what he described as a failure of governance, arguing that political maneuvering has taken precedence over the safety and welfare of citizens. The U.S. directive, he noted, reflects growing international concern about Nigeria’s fragile security architecture.

Obi also referenced reports of the killing of a senior military officer in Borno State, describing it as a further evidence of the dangerous conditions facing both civilians and security personnel.

He also lamented that many Nigerians can no longer live, work, worship, or travel safely, warning that such an environment undermines national development and investor confidence.

Reiterating that the primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property, Obi acknowledged that leadership failures over the years have placed immense pressure on the nation’s armed forces, who continue to make significant sacrifices.

Drawing a historical parallel, he likened the current political class to Nero, accusing leaders of being distracted by politics, while the country grapples with deepening insecurity and cautioned that without safety and stability, there would be no nation left to govern or future to contest for political offices.