Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party and chieftain of the African Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has called on the federal government to ensure the safe release of victims abducted by bandits in the Kurmin Wali community of Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
In a post on his X handle, he decried the initial denial by security forces of the abductions of worshippers at ECWA Church and Cherubim and Seraphim Churches 1 and 2 at Kurmin Wali community in the local government on Sunday.
Obi, speaking on the Kaduna abduction, maintained that the present administration must convince Nigerians “that every Nigerian life matters.”
His post read, “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?
“And since those who deny threatened to punish the people said to be spreading falsehood, who now face the punishment?
“In any serious country, this would trigger decisive national action, clear communication, and visible leadership. Leadership is not only about grabbing power, but it is also about presence. It is about speaking when citizens are hurting, acting when lives are at risk, and showing clearly that every Nigerian life matters.
“We must act now to ensure that all victims are released safely and unharmed, and to continue confronting decisively this persistent crisis of insecurity in our nation. Enough is enough.
“A New Nigeria is POssible. -PO”