Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has expressed concern about the rising criminal activities, particularly kidnapping, in the country.

On Thursday, January 9, 2025, Obi stated that due to the widespread insecurity in Nigeria, no one is safe from the dangers.

The former governor of Anambra State mentioned that insecurity has already impacted many lives, with numerous people falling victims of kidnappings or killings. He urged the government to address the issue promptly to prevent it from escalating further.

He wrote on his X page, “The frequent occurrence of crimes, especially kidnapping, in the country today is worrisome and it’s causing a lot of apprehension in the land. Today, no one is currently spared from the dangerous wind of many kidnappings and killings blowing through many parts of the nation.

“Every Nigerian feels the heat of insecurity, which has continued to affect every aspect of our nation, from the agricultural sector, where farmers are often chased out of their farmlands, to the health and educational sectors, where critical workers are often kidnapped or killed.

“This is exemplified by the constant kidnapping and, sometimes, killing of our farmers, teachers and lecturers in different schools and universities. Just recently, the Manager of College of Nursing Sciences, Ihiala, was killed. Yesterday, 2 Reverend Sisters, one a Principal and other a teacher who work in our different schools in Anambra state were again kidnapped.

“These are people contributing immensely to our national development through their sacrifices in farms, educational and health facilities in different remote villages.”

Obi appealed to those involved in terrorism, kidnapping, and other criminal activities in the country to repent.