The attack on his predecessor, former Anambra State governor Chris Ngige, which killed an innocent woman and maimed a police officer, has angered Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s (LP) 2023 presidential contender.
Ngige’s convoy was attacked on Thursday at the Nkpor–Nnobi Road in Anambra State’s Idemili North Local Government Area.
Following a visit to Ngige, Peter Obi posted on his verified 𝕏 handle on Friday, describing the incident as both painful and reprehensible and emphasizing Nigeria’s need for a strong security architecture.
According to the past state governors of Anambra, the incident serves as yet another reminder of the wasteful and preventable violence that Nigeria still experiences.
In order to stop the rising tide of instability in our nation, Peter Obi continued, the incident highlights the urgent necessity for the government at all levels to execute more coordinated and sufficient security measures with the active cooperation of citizens.
“Solidarity with Sen. Chris Ngige,” he wrote.
“I learned about the extremely upsetting attack on my older brother Sen. Chris Ngige’s convoy yesterday while I was abroad. I went to see him in Alor when I got back today to express my sympathy and give thanks to God for keeping him alive.
“It is terrible and painful that an innocent woman was killed in the attack, which also injured a police officer. It serves as just another reminder of the unnecessary and preventable carnage that our country still experiences.
“To stop the rising tide of insecurity in our nation, this regrettable incident highlights the urgent need for more coordinated and effective security measures by government at all levels and with the active cooperation of citizens.” No Nigerian should have to live in constant terror, and no one should die in such needless situations.
“The family of the deceased woman is in my thoughts and prayers. We must continue to be dedicated to creating a Nigeria where everyone can travel freely and safely and where the sanctity of human life is respected.
