‘Stop focusing on 2027, Nigerians are dying’, Obi chastises politicians

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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi issued a statement on X urging politicians to shift focus from the upcoming 2027 elections to the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, noting that over 1,000 people were killed and several thousand abducted in the first two months of 2026. He criticized elected officials for prioritising election strategies while citizens suffer violence, describing the situation as more severe than conflicts in countries at war. Obi’s remarks highlight security concerns as a potential factor influencing voter sentiment ahead of the 2027 polls. No specific policy actions were announced, and the statement calls for immediate attention to the humanitarian crisis.

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