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Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi has issued a heartfelt plea to kidnappers holding schoolchildren and teachers for more than two weeks, urging them to release the captives “for the sake of our shared humanity.”
Obi, who is contesting next year’s presidential election under the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), described the abductions as a moral crisis and called on all parties to prioritize the safety and dignity of the victims.
In his statement, Obi appealed directly to the conscience of the abductors and asked security agencies and community leaders to intensify efforts to secure the immediate and safe return of the children and their teachers. He emphasized the long-term damage such attacks inflict on families, communities, and the nation’s future.
Obi also urged the federal and state governments to step up protective measures for schools and to accelerate negotiations or rescue operations that would ensure no harm comes to the hostages. He said restoring public safety must be a collective priority ahead of the 2027 elections.
Writing on his X platform on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, Obi said, "I am deeply shocked and heartbroken by the condition in which these abducted school children are, as seen from their flagellated bodies. It is a painful reminder of the depth of insecurity in our land.
"I have always made it clear that the society we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow. When I first began making that statement, some of these children were not even born. This is a classic example of how the abuse of governance and society today can produce devastating consequences long after the abusers are gone.
"It is on the same line that I argue that the loans our leaders take today will hurt our children in the future, as many of them will mature for repayment and consequences long after we are gone.
"To those holding these children, I make a direct appeal to your conscience. Remember that these are innocent children - sons and daughters of people who have placed their hopes, dreams, and entire future in them. In every one of them, you will find reflections of your own children, your own family, and your own humanity.
"No grievance, no hardship, no justification can ever outweigh the sanctity of a child’s life and innocence. Whatever path has led to this moment, there is still room for remorse, for humanity, and for a change of heart.
“I therefore appeal to your sense of mercy: release these children immediately. "Let them go. Return them safely to society to reunite with their families"
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