By Kingston Magare 22.3.2026
2027 presidential aspirant, Peter Obi said reports of terrorists taking over some Nigerian communities and making the rules is an unacceptable development.
Obi writing on his social media platform on Sunday said it was lamentable that terrorists can issue orders for citizens to flee their ancestral homes.
“What we are witnessing in Borgaja and other communities in Sokoto State, and indeed across our country, is tragic. It reflects a complete breakdown of governance and humanity,” Obi wrote.
“Reports that terrorists can issue orders for citizens to flee their ancestral homes without consequence are both heartbreaking and unacceptable. It means that in parts of our country today, non-state actors have assumed the authority of the state—deciding who lives where and under what conditions.
“This is not how a nation should function. How did we get to a point where Nigerians are taking instructions from terrorists instead of their government? I have consistently maintained that no nation can progress when its people live in fear.
“This is no longer just a security issue; it is a national emergency. The primary responsibility of any government is the protection of lives and property. Nigerians deserve to live in peace, not at the mercy of terror.”
