Obi Visits Plateau Attack Victims, Demands Decisive Action To Protect Lives
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Gregory Obi, Tuesday, visited Bin-Per community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to commiserate with residents following the recent attack that claimed more than 26 lives.
...As the NDC condemns his harassment by hired thugs in Benue State
Presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, NDC, and former governor of Anambra State, Peter Gregory Obi, Tuesday, visited Bin-Per community in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State to commiserate with residents following the recent attack that claimed more than 26 lives.
Earlier, Obi and his entourage were prevented from entering Benue State, by thugs allegedly, on the instruction of the state government.
Obi, accompanied on the visit by members of his entourage team, was in the community to sympathise with families who lost loved ones and identify with residents still grappling with the impact of the devastating incident.
Obi, accompanied on the visit by members of his entourage team, was in the community to sympathise with families who lost loved ones and identify with residents still grappling with the impact of the devastating incident.
Speaking on the occasion, Obi urged the people to remain strong and united, while calling on governments at all levels to take decisive action to protect lives and property of peace loving Nigerians.
His words, “The most important responsibility of government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens. We must do everything possible to ensure that our people can live and work without fear.”
His words, “The most important responsibility of government is to protect the lives and property of its citizens. We must do everything possible to ensure that our people can live and work without fear.”
He further expressed concern over the security challenges confronting communities in Plateau State and other areas in the Middle Belt Region, calling for stronger measures to prevent further attacks in a bid to restore confidence among residents.
According to Obi, affected communities should not be left to bear the burden of such tragedies alone, pointing out
According to Obi, affected communities should not be left to bear the burden of such tragedies alone, pointing out
that government must provide the necessary support to help victims rebuild their lives and livelihoods.
Some of the affected residents who spoke during the visit thanked Obi for identifying with them at a difficult moment and for coming to share in their griefs.
The residents also prayed for God’s continued blessings and protection for the NDC presidential candidate, even as they expressed hope that his visit would draw greater national attention to the security challenges confronting the community.
Some of the affected residents who spoke during the visit thanked Obi for identifying with them at a difficult moment and for coming to share in their griefs.
The residents also prayed for God’s continued blessings and protection for the NDC presidential candidate, even as they expressed hope that his visit would draw greater national attention to the security challenges confronting the community.
Furthermore, the community also appealed to relevant security agencies to strengthen security around vulnerable communities and create conditions that would enable residents to return safely to their homes and farms without fear of sudden attacks.
Meanwhile, the NDC has condemned the "attack and obstruction" of its presidential candidate, Peter Obi from entering Benue State, describing the incident as threat to democracy in the country.
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