2027: We debate elections; citizens bury their dead  -  Obi laments

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Former presidential candidate Peter Obi warned that Nigeria’s political leaders are overly focused on the 2027 general elections while the country faces a worsening humanitarian and security crisis, with over 1,000 deaths and thousands of abductions reported in the first two months of 2026. He highlighted violent incidents across more than 25 states, including kidnappings, mass shootings, and village invasions, and urged a shift of attention to the immediate safety of citizens. Obi’s statement suggests that the security situation could impact public perception of the upcoming elections. No specific policy actions were announced, and the commentary calls for urgent national attention to the crisis.

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