Following a recent post on twitter by Peter Obi Grassroots Mobilization Group, Peter Obi has weighed in on Nigeria’s security situation, drawing comparisons between past administrations and the current state of affairs. Speaking on the governance structure, Obi highlighted the pivotal role governors played in ensuring security during the tenures of Presidents Obasanjo and Yar’Adua.
Under previous administrations, governors wielded authority over the security apparatus within their respective states. Obi emphasized his own experience, recalling a time during Obasanjo’s presidency when he advocated for the removal of officials ranging from Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) to Police Commissioners.
Obi underscored a critical suggestion for averting the encroachment of banditry and insecurity nationwide: entrust governors with the oversight of their states’ security. He advocated for open channels of communication between the federal government and governors, urging consistent dialogue to address emerging threats. Furthermore, Obi asserted that holding governors accountable for security breaches within their jurisdictions would foster proactive measures against insecurity.
The call for decentralizing security management echoes growing sentiments amid escalating security challenges across Nigeria. By empowering governors with direct responsibility, proponents argue for tailored responses to localized threats and enhanced coordination between state and federal authorities.
Peter Obi’s remarks prompt a reevaluation of Nigeria’s security architecture, urging a shift towards a decentralized model where governors assume greater accountability.
Read the post below:
He said:
“I once requested under Obasanjo that from DPO to Police commissioner should be removed from office.
If you want bandits not to take over Nigeria put governors in charge of the security of their states, talk to them from time to time, and hold them responsible for insecurity in their states.