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Critics Challenge Peter Obi's Security Record in Anambra, Cite Kidnapping Cases During His Tenure

Peter Obi has stated that insecurity was not a major issue in Anambra during his tenure as governor. However, critics point to reports of kidnapping incidents during that period, including Governor Charles Soludo's account that his father was abducted in 2009 and former Governor Willie Obiano's remarks about security challenges inherited by his administration. They argue that these incidents contradict claims that Anambra was free of serious security concerns during Obi's time in office."

So, Kidnapping business was started in south East before they exported it to the northern states

# Peter Obi’s Security Myth Does Not Survive Verification

Peter Obi and his supporters often speak as if Anambra was practically crime-free under his governorship.

But “Go and Verify” also applies to security.

Dubawa fact-checked the claim that there was no armed robbery under Obi and found it false, citing NBS figures showing **549 armed robbery cases in Anambra between 2007 and 2011**.

Vanguard also reported in August 2009 that Obi vowed to end “frequent armed robbery and kidnapping” in Anambra within two weeks. That alone destroys the mythology that insecurity was not a serious issue.

Even Obi’s own actions confirm the problem. In 2013, he donated armoured and patrol vehicles to the police because security had become a major concern.

So the question is simple:

If there was no serious insecurity, why the emergency vows?

Why the armoured vehicles?

Why the anti-kidnapping actions?

Why did later administrations still speak about inherited security challenges?

This is not to say Obi did nothing. He made efforts.

But effort is not the same as perfection.

The problem is the Obidient habit of turning a mixed record into a miracle story.

Peter Obi did not govern a crime-free Anambra.

He governed a state that battled kidnapping, robbery and criminality like many others.

So when Obidients weaponise insecurity today, Nigerians have every right to ask:

What exactly did your own candidate solve when he had executive power?

Facts are not hatred.

Verification is not tribalism.

CharlesCNG:
# Peter Obi’s Security Myth Does Not Survive Verification

Peter Obi and his supporters often speak as if Anambra was practically crime-free under his governorship.

But “Go and Verify” also applies to security.

Dubawa fact-checked the claim that there was no armed robbery under Obi and found it false, citing NBS figures showing **549 armed robbery cases in Anambra between 2007 and 2011**.

Vanguard also reported in August 2009 that Obi vowed to end “frequent armed robbery and kidnapping” in Anambra within two weeks. That alone destroys the mythology that insecurity was not a serious issue.

Even Obi’s own actions confirm the problem. In 2013, he donated armoured and patrol vehicles to the police because security had become a major concern.

So the question is simple:

If there was no serious insecurity, why the emergency vows?

Why the armoured vehicles?

Why the anti-kidnapping actions?

Why did later administrations still speak about inherited security challenges?

This is not to say Obi did nothing. He made efforts.

But effort is not the same as perfection.

The problem is the Obidient habit of turning a mixed record into a miracle story.

Peter Obi did not govern a crime-free Anambra.

He governed a state that battled kidnapping, robbery and criminality like many others.

So when Obidients weaponise insecurity today, Nigerians have every right to ask:

What exactly did your own candidate solve when he had executive power?

Facts are not hatred.

Verification is not tribalism.

Go and check Anambra was the most secured state during Peter Obi. The then IG said it. Peter Obi never joked with security. He always demanded for a change of Police Commissioner once he feels the one present isn't performing to expectations. Five CPs where change all through Peter Obi's Tenure as a governor.

Macphenson:
Go and check Anambra was the most secured state during Peter Obi. The then IG said it. Peter Obi never joked with security. He always demanded for a change of Police Commissioner once he feels the one present isn't performing to expectations. Five CPs where change all through Peter Obi's Tenure as a governor.

My friend, you have shifted from evidence to folklore.

If Anambra was completely secured under Peter Obi, why did Dubawa find **549 armed robbery cases between 2007 and 2011**?

Why did FIJ report that Obi himself admitted in 2009 that armed robbery and kidnapping were rising and that he was taking steps to curb them?

And if Obi solved everything, why did Obiano enter office in 2014 promising that “kidnapping will be history” and immediately launch security operations?

That means there was still a problem to solve.

Yes, Obi made efforts. Nobody denies that.

But effort is not perfection.

Changing Police Commissioners is not a national security blueprint.

Buying vehicles is not a doctrine for defeating bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and separatists across 36 states.

So let us ask the real question:

What exactly is Peter Obi’s alternative security plan for Nigeria?

Will he import a new army, new police, new navy and new intelligence agencies?

Or will he still work with the same institutions he and his supporters keep undermining?

Nigeria does not need security mythology.

Nigeria needs a clear, workable blueprint.

Many at times we only make case for this hoodlums to get away
Because of the badly presentation

When question are ask
Most hardly answer or give clear cut answer to what they are asking before we jump to help them escape the answer

Imagine there ask him what will you do to the green energy propose by present
Administrative

No clear or clue to what that mean

CharlesCNG:
My friend, you have shifted from evidence to folklore.

If Anambra was completely secured under Peter Obi, why did Dubawa find **549 armed robbery cases between 2007 and 2011**?

Why did FIJ report that Obi himself admitted in 2009 that armed robbery and kidnapping were rising and that he was taking steps to curb them?

And if Obi solved everything, why did Obiano enter office in 2014 promising that “kidnapping will be history” and immediately launch security operations?

That means there was still a problem to solve.

Yes, Obi made efforts. Nobody denies that.

But effort is not perfection.

Changing Police Commissioners is not a national security blueprint.

Buying vehicles is not a doctrine for defeating bandits, terrorists, kidnappers and separatists across 36 states.

So let us ask the real question:

What exactly is Peter Obi’s alternative security plan for Nigeria?

Will he import a new army, new police, new navy and new intelligence agencies?

Or will he still work with the same institutions he and his supporters keep undermining?

Nigeria does not need security mythology.

Nigeria needs a clear, workable blueprint.

https://thenationonlineng.net/ig-declares-anambra-safest-since-five-years

This is a report from your masters Nation Newspaper. IGP was even advising Obiano to emulate Peter Obi.

I won't respond to you on this matter again as you want to earn your 30k.

The discussion to be having is why Tinubu has failed in all round governance and administration. Tinubu is the President not Peter Obi

Macphenson:
https://thenationonlineng.net/ig-declares-anambra-safest-since-five-years

This is a report from your masters Nation Newspaper. IGP was even advising Obiano to emulate Peter Obi.

I won't respond to you on this matter again as you want to earn your 30k.

The discussion to be having is why Tinubu has failed in all round governance and administration. Tinubu is the President not Peter Obi

My friend, you are deflecting again.

The topic here is Peter Obi’s security record as governor of Anambra, not Tinubu.

If you want Tinubu, there are many other threads for that. Stay on the subject.

An IGP praising a sitting governor during a courtesy visit is not the same thing as hard evidence that insecurity was solved. Public officials flatter governors every day.

The more important evidence is what happened after Obi left.

If Obi truly solved Anambra’s security problem, why did Obiano come in and immediately make security a major agenda?

Why did he launch security operations?

Why did he speak about making kidnapping history?

You don’t inherit a solved problem and start treating it like an emergency.


So please, leave Tinubu out of this one and answer the issue:

Was Anambra completely secure under Obi?

Were there no robbery cases?

Were there no kidnapping incidents?

Did Obiano inherit a finished security miracle or a security problem still needing urgent attention?

That is the discussion.

CharlesCNG:
My friend, you are deflecting again.

The topic here is Peter Obi’s security record as governor of Anambra, not Tinubu.

If you want Tinubu, there are many other threads for that. Stay on the subject.

An IGP praising a sitting governor during a courtesy visit is not the same thing as hard evidence that insecurity was solved. Public officials flatter governors every day.

The more important evidence is what happened after Obi left.

If Obi truly solved Anambra’s security problem, why did Obiano come in and immediately make security a major agenda?

Why did he launch security operations?

Why did he speak about making kidnapping history?

You don’t inherit a solved problem and start treating it like an emergency.


So please, leave Tinubu out of this one and answer the issue:

Was Anambra completely secure under Obi?

Were there no robbery cases?

Were there no kidnapping incidents?

Did Obiano inherit a finished security miracle or a security problem still needing urgent attention?

That is the discussion.

Bros go and rest.

The then IG who was appointed by PDP said that Anambra was the safest state in the country for 5 straight years. The same PDP that tried to remove Peter Obi.

Anambra state was the safest state in the country during his tenure. This was said by the IG himself

Peter Obi no be una god mate.

Go and rest.

Elusive001:
Bros go and rest.

The then IG who was appointed by PDP said that Anambra was the safest state in the country for 5 straight years. The same PDP that tried to remove Peter Obi.

Anambra state was the safest state in the country during his tenure. This was said by the IG himself

Peter Obi no be una god mate.

Go and rest.

My brother, na you suppose rest small. 😁

You have repeated the same courtesy-visit compliment three times as if repetition magically converts flattery into evidence.

Meanwhile, you have carefully avoided the Obiano question.

If Obi solved security for five straight years, what exactly was Obiano trying to make history?

As our elders say:

"Sleep no dey cure unanswered questions."

So, after your rest, kindly answer the Obiano angle. 😂

Better than critics of Tiffynubu!😂

Read with an open mind

Yes, there are records and historical accounts, but there is an important distinction:
There is no comprehensive official annual dataset specifically for robbery, kidnapping, and insecurity in Anambra State during 2006–2014 that allows a precise year-by-year assessment of Peter Obi's tenure. Instead, evidence comes from police reports, academic studies, media reports, and government actions.
What the evidence shows
1. Armed robbery and kidnapping existed during Obi's tenure
Claims that there was "zero armed robbery" or "zero kidnapping" under Peter Obi are not supported by the historical record. Independent fact-checking has found such claims to be false. �
Fij.ng +1
2. Kidnapping became a significant security challenge
Academic research and contemporary reports indicate that kidnapping for ransom became a major issue in Anambra, particularly from around 2007 onwards. �
ResearchGate +1
3. Obi's administration took security measures
His government:
Increased support for security agencies.
Worked with vigilante groups.
Supported the demolition of properties linked to convicted kidnappers.
Introduced various anti-crime initiatives. �
The Nation Newspaper +2
4. Security outcomes are politically contested
There are two broad narratives:
Critics argue that Anambra experienced serious kidnapping and armed robbery problems during parts of his administration.
Supporters argue that he inherited severe insecurity and implemented measures that substantially improved the situation by the end of his tenure.
Both positions acknowledge that crime existed; they differ on how effective the government's response was. �
rsisinternational.org +2
Can we quantify it?
Some reports mention figures such as:
Around 200 kidnappings over a certain period,
Ransom payments estimated in the hundreds of millions of naira.
However, these figures come from media and specific studies rather than a single official government crime database and should be interpreted cautiously. �
Vanguard News +1
Balanced conclusion
Based on the available evidence:
Anambra was not free from robbery, kidnapping, or insecurity during Peter Obi's governorship (2006–2014).
Kidnapping was a notable security challenge during parts of his tenure.
His administration implemented several anti-crime measures and was credited by some observers with improving security relative to the conditions he inherited, although the extent of that improvement remains debated. �
ResearchGate +2
If you're interested, I can also compile a year-by-year timeline (2006–2014) of major kidnapping, robbery, and security events in Anambra during Obi's administration from documented sources.

Elusive001:
Seun please, integrate IQ test in this your website.

Very important

CharlesCNG:
My brother, na you suppose rest small. 😁

You have repeated the same courtesy-visit compliment three times as if repetition magically converts flattery into evidence.

Meanwhile, you have carefully avoided the Obiano question.

If Obi solved security for five straight years, what exactly was Obiano trying to make history?

As our elders say:

"Sleep no dey cure unanswered questions."

So, after your rest, kindly answer the Obiano angle. 😂

He said and I quote, "Bros go and rest". He actually care for you because you really need rest.

Who are the critics? The OP and the other drunk below him? Unserious things.

CharlesCNG:
My friend, you are deflecting again.

The topic here is Peter Obi’s security record as governor of Anambra, not Tinubu.

If you want Tinubu, there are many other threads for that. Stay on the subject.

An IGP praising a sitting governor during a courtesy visit is not the same thing as hard evidence that insecurity was solved. Public officials flatter governors every day.

The more important evidence is what happened after Obi left.

If Obi truly solved Anambra’s security problem, why did Obiano come in and immediately make security a major agenda?

Why did he launch security operations?

Why did he speak about making kidnapping history?

You don’t inherit a solved problem and start treating it like an emergency.


So please, leave Tinubu out of this one and answer the issue:

Was Anambra completely secure under Obi?

Were there no robbery cases?

Were there no kidnapping incidents?

Did Obiano inherit a finished security miracle or a security problem still needing urgent attention?

That is the discussion.

I posted a link for you to read and cure your ignorance.

So you didn't see the link showing what the then IG of Police said about Anambra state as reported by The Nation Newspaper which is owned by Tinubu?

I think your problem is more than I anticipated so I won't dignity you with further response.

Noblechykk:
He said and I quote, "Bros go and rest". He actually care for you because you really need rest.

Instead of answering the Obiano question, you people are now discussing who needs rest.

Apparently, sleep has become the official Obidient response to inconvenient questions.

The Obiano angle is still waiting. 😁