The Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has responded to the recent claims by Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum that Boko Haram informants operate within Nigeria’s political class and armed forces, calling the revelation a “damning indictment” of the nation’s state of affairs.
Obi, a former governor of Anambra State, described the statement as deeply alarming and said it underscores a dangerous betrayal from within the country’s key institutions.
“The recent outcry by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State that Boko Haram informants and terrorists exist among our politicians and within our armed forces is a damning indictment of the state of our nation,” Obi said in a public statement.
“It is not just shocking; it is devastating.
And if true, it confirms what many Nigerians have long feared: that our country is bleeding not only from external attacks but from betrayal at the highest levels.”
Obi strongly emphasized that any individual who collaborates with terrorists—whether by aiding, abetting, protecting, or working with them—must be seen as a traitor, regardless of their political position or rank in the armed forces.
“Such individuals have no place in our institutions and must be identified, exposed, and prosecuted without delay,” he stated.
He urged the federal government to treat Governor Zulum’s revelation with the seriousness it deserves, warning that inaction and silence only embolden internal threats.
“Words are not enough; silence and inaction only serve to embolden the enemies within.
The Nigerian people demand answers and action.”
Obi also commended Governor Zulum for his courage in making the situation public and called for a transparent investigation followed by decisive steps to purge compromised individuals from national security and political institutions.
“Nigeria cannot afford to be held hostage by the very people entrusted to defend her.
Let us rise to it with courage, clarity, and a commitment to reclaim our country from the shadows,” Obi concluded.
