Peter Obi, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has described Governor Babagana Zulum’s recent revelation about the presence of Boko Haram collaborators within the political class and armed forces as ‘a damning indictment’ of the Nigerian state.
Obi reacted to the Borno governor’s comments in a statement on his X page on Thursday.
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He said the claim, if true, confirms long-standing fears that Nigeria is not only under attack from external terrorist forces but also bleeding from betrayal at the highest levels of leadership.
“It is not just shocking, it is devastating,” Obi said.
“Anyone who aids, abets, protects, or collaborates with terrorists, no matter their rank, title, or political office, is a traitor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
Obi called for the immediate identification, exposure, and prosecution of all individuals implicated in such acts, insisting that they have no place in Nigeria’s institutions.
“We cannot win the war against terrorism while traitors sit in the corridors of power, feeding off the blood of innocent Nigerians.
“We cannot continue to bury our citizens while those responsible hide behind the veil of politics and impunity. This is not just a security failure—it is a moral collapse,” he said.
The former Anambra governor urged the federal government to treat Zulum’s revelation with ‘utmost urgency’, warning that continued silence and inaction would only embolden the enemies within.
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He praised Zulum for his courage, saying, “Governor Zulum has done what few in power dare to do: he has spoken the truth. That truth must not die in the news cycle. It must be pursued, investigated, and confronted with courage and justice.”
Obi said, “Let us rise to it with courage, with clarity, and with a commitment to reclaim our country from the shadows.”
