Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi, has condemned the reported abduction of over 150 worshippers from churches in Kaduna State, saying such an incident would have prompted decisive national action in a serious country.
Obi, in a statement posted on his X handle on Wednesday, questioned the credibility of those who initially denied the incident and threatened to punish individuals accused of spreading false information.
“Since it has now been confirmed that over 150 worshippers were kidnapped from churches in Kaduna, where and how did those who denied the incident initially get their information?” Obi asked.
He also queried who would be held accountable following the confirmation of the kidnappings.
According to him, the scale of the incident demands clear communication, visible leadership and urgent national response, stressing that leadership goes beyond the quest for power.
“In any serious country, this would trigger decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership,” Obi said, adding that leadership requires speaking out when citizens are in pain and acting swiftly when lives are at risk.
He called for immediate efforts to secure the safe and unharmed release of all victims, while urging authorities to confront Nigeria’s persistent insecurity more decisively. “Enough is enough,” Obi stated.
Abduction of 150 Kaduna residents ought to trigger national action – Peter Obi
