2027: OBI PLEDGES SACRIFICE, COMMITMENT TO TACKLE INSECURITY
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By: Sunmola Ganiyat
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has declared that he is prepared to sacrifice his life for Nigeria, insisting that effective leadership requires courage, commitment and a willingness to confront the country’s deepening security challenges.
Obi made the remarks during an interview on the Black Box programme on Nevon HQ with journalist Rufai Oseni, published on Tuesday.
Responding to questions on how he would tackle rising insecurity as Commander-in-Chief, including the abduction of schoolchildren, attacks on teachers and the killing of senior military officers, the former Anambra State governor stressed that strong leadership and determination are essential to restoring security.
“I have fought criminality in Anambra. Commitment solves the problem for everybody,” he said.
Obi recalled his time as governor, noting that kidnappers and other criminal elements were effectively driven out of the state through firm action and political will.
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According to him, security challenges can only be addressed when government asserts its authority and demonstrates unwavering commitment.
“One government. It’s either I’m in charge or they’re in charge. One person must be in charge. We declare war. If you’re ready to lead, you must be ready to die. If you’re not ready to die, go home,” he said.
When asked if he was personally prepared to die for Nigeria, Obi responded in the affirmative.
“Yes. Tomorrow. If I’m outside this country and there’s war, I’ll come back. I’m a Nigerian. I’ve never had any reason to have any country’s passport. God created me a Nigerian, and I’m ready to die here,” he stated.
His comments come against the backdrop of persistent insecurity across the country, including banditry, kidnappings for ransom and attacks on schools and security personnel.
Obi lamented what he described as the growing influence of non-state actors challenging the authority of the state and argued that committed leadership could restore Nigeria’s security architecture and military prestige.
He also recalled the role Nigerian troops once played in peacekeeping missions in countries such as Liberia and Sudan, expressing confidence that the nation could reclaim its standing through decisive leadership and renewed commitment to security.
The former governor maintained that while operational strategies are important, the real challenge lies in the willingness of leaders to confront insecurity head-on and take responsibility for delivering results.
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