Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 election, has addressed the controversy surrounding the United States’ designation of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC).
Obi attributes this troubling development to years of ineffective leadership and the mismanagement of the nation’s resources.
In a statement posted on his X account on Monday, November 3, 2025, Obi warned that the US government’s recent classification of Nigeria as a CPC, along with the threat of potential military measures, should alarm all Nigerians who care deeply about the country’s future.
"There is no doubt that Nigeria is experiencing an unprecedented level of insecurity with attendant carnage and the most shocking loss of lives and property,” Obi said.
He continued: “According to Amnesty International, over 10,000 people have been killed in Nigeria since May 2023 and as I have repeatedly lamented, the unwarranted and unprovoked killing of Nigerians is most condemnable, and all efforts must be made to bring it to a stop.
"It is equally important to state that the terrible situation is significantly avoidable with competent leadership and governance.”
Obi said that while the insecurity did not start with the present government, what is most unfortunate is the lack and absence of competence, commitment, prudent use of resources, patriotism and passion on the part of APC APC-led government/leaders to effectively govern, galvanise and lead Nigeria where no one is unwarrantedly oppressed and killed, a nation where peace, truth and justice reign!
He said further, "As democracies, Nigeria and the US have long been strategic partners committed to regional peace and security. That relationship should not falter.
“The present situation calls for constructive diplomatic and any other plausible engagement by both nations aimed at addressing the prevailing and disturbing security concerns.”
Both countries, he concluded, must work in concert and expeditiously towards that purpose.
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