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Obi Accuses Tinubu of Undermining Democracy, Says Nigeria Now ‘Disgraced’

By Chigozie Igbo Jr 

Former Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Mr. Peter Obi, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), accusing them of prioritising political manipulation over governance at a time Nigeria faces worsening insecurity.

In a post on his verified X handle yesterday, Obi said the ruling party was investing more energy in fuelling crises within opposition parties than in fulfilling its constitutional duty of safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians.

The former Anambra State governor referenced a recent comment by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who described Nigeria as “now disgraced,” noting that while many Nigerians were outraged at the remark, current realities made it difficult to ignore.

“A few weeks ago, when President Trump described our country as ‘now disgraced,’ many were outraged,” Obi wrote. “Yet how can we dispute it when, within a single week, 25 people were kidnapped and one of our generals, along with other officers, was killed?”

He also cited the latest terror attack in Kwara State as further evidence of Nigeria’s deteriorating security situation, lamenting that instead of forging unity during such a critical period, the nation was distracted by “internal wrangling, party squabbles and political diversions.”

Obi accused the Federal Government of deliberately orchestrating instability in major opposition parties, including the PDP, Labour Party, and SDP, in order to secure political advantage.

He contrasted the current situation with the approach of former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, recalling how the late president once directed the then INEC Chairman, Prof. Maurice Iwu, not to undermine any political party because “the stability of every party was essential for democracy.”

“What we witness today is the opposite,” Obi said. “The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy, seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP, and others.”

He stressed that in genuine democracies, opposition parties are respected, elections reflect the will of the people, and governance is inclusive and geared toward peace and prosperity.

Reaffirming his optimism, Obi concluded: “A New Nigeria is possible.”

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