Benin Attack: Obi thanks Nigerians, says a peaceful, secure, and prosperous nation can be built

ADC chieftain, and Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi has taken to X, to thank Nigerians for their support following assassination attempt on his life and that of other ADC chieftains in Benin city, Edo state on Tuesday.

In a statement on X, Obi explained that experiences of lawlessness are not new to him, noting that years ago, the violence and insecurity in Anambra shaped his determination to seek the governorship of the state, convinced that leadership must restore order, security, and public trust.

The former Anambra state governor urged Nigerians to be even more resolute in electing leaders defined by competence, commitment, character, and compassion—leaders who prioritise the nation above self and service above power.

Obi’s full text is published below…

 Thank You, Nigerians

Peter Obi

I am profoundly grateful to Nigerians from around the world for your prayers, calls, and solidarity following the incident at the ADC office in Benin yesterday. I especially appreciate your support during this difficult time for the family of the distinguished elder and former Governor of Edo State, Chief John Oyegun, who has served Nigeria honourably in various capacities, as well as for another former Governor, Professor Oserheimen Osunbor. Your support has strengthened my faith in our shared humanity and our collective hope for a better Nigeria. My deep gratitude is reflected in my renewed commitment to serve and build our nation.

Experiences of lawlessness are not new to me. Years ago, the violence and insecurity in Anambra shaped my determination to seek the governorship of the state, convinced that leadership must restore order, security, and public trust. Today, the growing lawlessness across our country calls upon all men and women of goodwill to step forward—not in fear but with a sense of responsibility. As Plato reminded us, the price good people pay for refusing to participate in government is to live under the rule of bad people.

This moment urges Nigerians to be even more resolute in electing leaders defined by competence, commitment, character, and compassion—leaders who prioritise the nation above self and service above power.

Together, with courage and unity, we can build the peaceful, secure, and prosperous Nigeria our people deserve.

A new Nigeria is POssible. -PO