Peter Obi Makes Cryptic Comment on Trump's Threat: "Both Countries Must Work"
- Peter Obi of the Labour Party has made a cryptic comment about the claim of US President Donald Trump that there was a Christian genocide in Nigeria
- The Labour Party chieftain criticised the Nigerian government, while alleging that the situation would not have been worse if the leaders had risen to the challenges
- Obi's comment has started generating reactions from Nigeria, as some accused him of neither admitting to Trump's claim nor rejecting that Christians are being killed in the country
Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has reacted to the threat of the United States President Donald Trump to launch a US military operation in Nigeria, with the aim of flushing out "Islamic extremists" in the country.
The US president issued the threat, barely 24 hours after redesignating Nigeria as a "country of personal concern", alleging that the country is no longer safe for Christians, claiming they are being killed massively.
Source: Twitter
Obi speaks on concerns about Trump's allegation
Reacting to Trump's claim, Peter Obi explained that the development should be a concern for everybody, adding that the country lacks the proper leadership required to confront the current security challenges.
The former governor of Anambra maintained that Nigeria must work with the United States to find a solution to the problem. He noted that competent leadership and good governance are the way out to stop the killings in the country.
However, Obi's comment has started generating reactions from some Nigerians, who have governor to the comment section of the 2027 presidential hopeful's post to share their views, which was made on Monday, November 3.
Nigerians react to Obi's comment
Below are some of their reactions:
Ahmad Ololu urged Peter Obi to suggest a solution to Nigeria's insecurity challenges:
"Peter Obi keeps blaming the APC for everything, yet offers no concrete solutions for Nigeria’s insecurity. Criticising from the sidelines is easy; leading effectively and implementing strategies to protect Nigerians is what matters. Words alone won’t stop the killings."
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Michael Chibuzor questioned Peter Obi's stance:
"In essence, what exactly is your point? Do you agree that there is genocide against Christians in Nigeria? This man never disappoints. Cunny man kpai, Cunny man go bury am. You no wan offend Christian or Muslim voters."
Delis commended the Labour Party chieftain:
"E no mention Christian. E no mention Muslim. E no speak against USA, E no speak against Nigeria....Peter, u get sense no worry."
Khusi praised Peter Obi:
"That’s a strong and measured statement from Peter Obi, critical of leadership without dismissing the importance of U.S.–Nigeria relations. It strikes a balance between holding the government accountable and calling for diplomacy over conflict."
See the full statement here:
ADC reacts to Trump's threat against Nigeria
Legit.ng earlier reported that US President Donald Trump's redesignation of Nigeria as a "country of particular concern" has continued to generate reactions from the opposition.
The ADC, in a statement on Monday, November 3, blamed the federal government for widespread insecurity challenges in the country.
At the same time, the party maintained that the claim by the US president could further worsen the situation in the country, adding that the crisis should not be limited to religion.
Source: Legit.ng
