June 6, 2026
By Henry Umoru
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, Peter Obi, has taken a swipe at what he described as President Bola Tinubu’s administration’s failure to adopt a reactive approach in tackling insecurity, as he calls for a holistic and coordinated response in addressing the country’s worsening security crisis.
Obi, in a statement titled “What Our Pervasive Insecurity Requires: A Holistic, Not Reactive Approach,” expressed concern over reports that Tinubu approved the recruitment of about 1,000 forest guards for Oyo State, describing the move as evidence of inadequate leadership and a piecemeal approach to governance and national security.
According to the former Anambra State governor, while increasing security personnel is necessary, such interventions should be guided by a clearly defined national framework rather than ad hoc decisions.
