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Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Dobnews(op): 9:47pm On Apr 09
Peter Obi has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation.

In a recent post, he described reports of U.S. actions regarding embassy staff as a “bad omen” for the country, warning that insecurity is affecting both lives and investor confidence.

He also criticized leadership, saying that without proper security, national development cannot be achieved.

Peter Obi has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation.

U.S. Security Alarm on Nigeria: A Bad Omen

The recent directive by the United States to evacuate its embassy staff from Nigeria due to rising insecurity is deeply worrisome and should be treated as a national emergency, especially for a country already struggling to attract investors.

Nigeria currently ranks fourth in the Global Terrorism Index, yet insecurity continues to worsen - lives are being lost and communities remain under constant threat. There is a glaring absence of effective governance; instead, what prevails are schemes that undermine democratic processes, as though politics has taken precedence over the safety of citizens.

The U.S. directive is a clear signal of declining confidence in our national security architecture. Disturbingly, reports indicate the loss of yet another Army Brigadier General to terrorists in Borno earlier today. A nation where people cannot live, work, worship, or travel safely cannot progress or attract investment.

The primary duty of any government is the protection of lives and property, yet in this regard, we as leaders have fallen short over the years. Our failure continues to place immense strain on our troops, who make the ultimate sacrifices.

Sadly, as Nigeria deteriorates, we as leaders, like Nero, remain preoccupied with politics, forgetting that without security, there is no nation to govern and no future to campaign for.

A New Nigeria is POssible.

- PO
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1H8sKfAg7Q/


What do you think is Nigeria’s security situation getting worse?

Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Dobnews(op):
Security matter don pass politics at this point 😔

https://www.dobblog.online/2026/04/peter-obi-raises-alarm-over-nigerias.html

Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by NaijaHelper1(m): 10:05pm On Apr 09
Alarm for people that cannot think for themselves. Nigerians is irremediable. Think about the writing on the wall. Tinubu has stylishly left Abuja and come down to Lagos. If that's not a big sign that something serious is about to happen, I don't know what is.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by illicit(m):
Say no to violence


HAUSA, IBO, Mangu and YORUBA etc


🥂
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by yarimo(m): 10:06pm On Apr 09
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by dgee1(m): 10:07pm On Apr 09
Man in black. This is his favourite kind of development.

A new Nigeria is possible indeed lol
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by keemsleek(m): 10:09pm On Apr 09
I dey suspect Adc hand for this insecurity matter
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Wizardslayer: 10:10pm On Apr 09
yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
I can see you that's fortunate. grin grin cheesy undecided

Continue. undecided
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by DrugPRESIDENT01: 10:10pm On Apr 09
dgee1:
Man in black. This is his favourite kind of development.

A new Nigeria is possible indeed lol
Bola the cigar smoking chimney could not hit the ground and running again?
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Negroid001(m): 10:10pm On Apr 09
It's really a bad omen. Something is about to go down. And it's related to the oncoming election.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by femi4: 10:11pm On Apr 09
Its seriously a bad one..the image of the country is gone
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by michael132(m): 10:11pm On Apr 09
Tinubu ..unseriousness of tinubu to flush insecurity on time becomes d weapon they are using to fight him ... It will surely get worst n worst.... especially now dt election is at d corner ...at this point tinubu dont know what to do ..we are auto pilot 8n insecurity stuff.... Sorry for notheners d most
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Kalashnikov49: 10:12pm On Apr 09
Tonibu avoided commissioning a massive school complex that was dedicated to him by Sanwolu. Instead he sent Akpabio, in his lagos that he built.

That alone should tell you that everything is not rosy. grin
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Tenses: 10:12pm On Apr 09
This has never happen ever in the history of Nigeria.

tinubu is an excellent failure.

Those Islamic SW that have been churning out lies in the USA v Iran war have succeeded in attracting Trump attention to Nigeria.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Mrchippychappy(m): 10:13pm On Apr 09
something BIG wan happen. If you know, you know.

Nigeria has an infestation of Islamic terrorists, an infestation! You brought them in, now deal with them. U cannot open your door to evil and then run to USA, No be juju be that? stay and enjoy your terrorists
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Kalashnikov49:
He is not the President.

They have killed a Brigader General in Tinubu's Army and Tinubu is quiet grin

yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Orlu15(m): 10:14pm On Apr 09
The governor addressed the people inside armored tank, the president addressed the people at the airport.
The message is very clear.
So I wouldn't be surprised if anything goes south 😁
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Didijiji: 10:14pm On Apr 09
yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
US gave Abuja Nigerian alarm

Unfortunate fellow! Deal with it you thing
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by lightwind(m): 10:16pm On Apr 09
A nation where people cannot live, work, worship, or travel safely cannot progress or attract investment.


Peter Gregory Obi
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by lightwind(m): 10:22pm On Apr 09
yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
Did you just called a two terms former Governor of a state in Nigeria an unfortunate man huh

A successful business man!
A happily married man with children!
A man who got properties scattered around Nigeria and abroad an unfortunate man!

A man who has the fear of God in him😐.

Btw, where are the IPOBs doing the killings in South East ? Because i haven't heard anything about killings done by them for a very long time now.


I guess you are nobody, paid to write rubbish about PO.

And i am guessing you are Reno Omokri on nairaland forum, i keep having that feelings
.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by Akaegwu(m): 10:23pm On Apr 09
No my Oga Obi. We have defited all forms of insecurities. Nigeria is as safe as sachet waters stored inside dirtiest gutters
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by YesDaddyTill203: 10:23pm On Apr 09
yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raised any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
He's blind to IPOB terrorist activities. He's a blind tribal and religious hypocrite.

Always quick to react to news in other parts of the country, except for that coming out of the SE.
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by ZombieDredd: 10:29pm On Apr 09
keemsleek:
I dey suspect Adc hand for this insecurity matter
Are they responsible for this shallow reasoning too?
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by NwaliE01: 10:34pm On Apr 09
yarimo:
Unfortunate man that never raise any security alarms against IPOB terrorists killing innocent people in his state.
Focus on your focus. Don't derail the main point here.
PO is not your commander in chief. Face Tinubu.
During campaign, you can bring this on the table. Thank you
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by ZombieTERROR: 10:35pm On Apr 09
Tinubu should resign immediately

Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by PaulRichie6057: 10:39pm On Apr 09
Are you talking based on as a Nigerian or from a particular tribe? Because your talk doesn't show you are Nigerian..
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by MaziObinnaokija: 10:39pm On Apr 09
Papa OSELOKA grin AGBOTIKUYO of AGULU LAND grin. Nah today US Start dey evacuate their staff sad sad undecided?
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by MaziObinnaokija: 10:40pm On Apr 09
2 grin our online PRESIDENT grin. Daleru 1
Re: Insecurity: US Embassy evacuation of staff, a bad omen - Peter Obi by SMerchant: 10:41pm On Apr 09
dgee1:
Man in black. This is his favourite kind of development.

A new Nigeria is possible indeed lol
Man in confusion.
Why is "this" happening so frequently?
The truth will keep purging you guys cos of hatred
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