Obi Blames Insecurity In South East On Disunity

By Ayodele Oni

Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, (LP), in the 2023 General Elections, Peter Obi, has said only a united front could address the security crisis ravaging the South-east region.

In a message he delivered during the Southeast Summit on Economy and Security, in Owerri, the Imo State Capital, Obi charged leaders of the region to lead by example by being united.

The former Anambra State Governor pointed out that people of the Southeast, who are predominantly businessmen, have gradually lost their sources of income due to criminal activities perpetrated by hoodlums in the zone.

The LP Presidential Candidate, whose message was aired at the Summit, urged the Leaders of the South-east to come together and speak up on ways to end the embarrassing insecurity in the region.

“This Summit, which is focusing mainly on security and its economic impact on the South-east, has come at the most auspicious time.

“It’s very necessary that as a people we come together, and put our heads together to find a lasting solution to this problem of insecurity in our homeland.

“Our mainstay as a people is business, no business and indeed any other economic activity would thrive amid insecurity.

“If we put our minds to it and work in unity and mutual trust, we will find a way out of this problem that is alien to us.

“Let me, therefore, commend Your Excellencies, the Governors of the Southeast for initiating the idea of the summit and working together to make this a reality.

“Let me urge everyone at this Summit and those of us who are unable to attend in person to speak up, contribute ideas, and be part of the initiatives or actions that would be agreed upon at this summit to bring an end to the problem of insecurity in our region.

“May God  guide us, grant us the wisdom, strength, and courage to take the necessary steps to end insecurity in our homeland so that we can continue to work with our God-given talent and energy to restore peace, tranquility in the South-east and indeed our dear country Nigeria.”