{"id":159778,"date":"2025-04-17T11:19:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T10:19:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/insecurity-peter-obi-backs-northern-traditional-rulers-enough-is-enough-stance-against-nigerian-govt"},"modified":"2025-04-22T21:48:04","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T20:48:04","slug":"insecurity-peter-obi-backs-northern-traditional-rulers-enough-is-enough-stance-against-nigerian-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/insecurity-peter-obi-backs-northern-traditional-rulers-enough-is-enough-stance-against-nigerian-govt","title":{"rendered":"Insecurity: Peter Obi backs Northern traditional rulers \u2018enough is enough\u2019 stance against Nigerian govt"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended the Northern Traditional Rulers for taking bold steps in addressing the menacing security challenges in the region and the country.<\/p>\n<p>Obi, who was reacting to the \u201cEnough is Enough\u201d declaration of the royal fathers on the security situation, said their courageous steps are needed to find a lasting solution to the menace.<\/p>\n<p>Posting on X, Obi wrote: \u201cI would like to sincerely thank the Northern Traditional Rulers for their courageous and timely emergency declaration of the security situation in the region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI cannot agree less with them that \u2018Enough is Enough\u2019 regarding the persistent killings and insecurity plaguing our nation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir collective voice, as reported, underscores the urgent need for decisive action to protect lives and restore peace in our communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI urge governments at all levels to work closely with these royal fathers, who are closest to the people at the grassroots.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTheir commitment to addressing these challenges and offering counsel to regional governors reflects true leadership and a deep concern for the well-being of their communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe stance of the Northern Traditional Rulers serves as a clarion call to all stakeholders. We must unite, irrespective of political affiliations, to implement lasting solutions that address the root causes of our nation\u2019s challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cLet us work together to build a Nigeria where every citizen feels safe, valued, and empowered.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. The 2023 Presidential Candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has commended the Northern Traditional Rulers for taking bold steps in addressing the menacing security challenges in the region and the country. 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