Obi made the remarks during an interview on Black Box, a programme on Nevon HQ hosted by journalist Rufai Oseni, released on Tuesday.
The 2027 presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Party, Peter Obi, has said he is ready to die for Nigeria, insisting that true leadership requires total commitment to confronting the country’s worsening insecurity.
Obi made the remarks during an interview on Black Box, a programme on Nevon HQ hosted by journalist Rufai Oseni, released on Tuesday.
He was responding to questions on how he would tackle kidnappings, attacks on schools, and the killing of security personnel if elected president.
The former Anambra State governor said leadership demands decisive action and commitment.
“I have fought criminality in Anambra. Commitment solves the problem for everybody,” he said.
Obi said his administration in Anambra forced out criminal gangs, including kidnappers, and restored relative order in the state.
He cited the case of a notorious kidnapper known as Vance, who he claimed admitted that criminal operations became difficult during his tenure.
“One government. It’s either I’m in charge or they’re in charge. One person must be in charge.
“We declare war. If you’re ready to lead, you must be ready to die. If you’re not ready to die, go home,” the Labour Party candidate in the 2023 presidential election said.
When asked directly if he was prepared to die for Nigeria, Obi replied, “Yes.”
“Tomorrow. If I’m outside this country and there’s war, I’ll come back. I’m a Nigerian. I’ve never had any reason to have any country’s passport… God created me a Nigerian. And I’m ready to die here,” he added.
He lamented the rise of non-state actors challenging state authority across parts of the country.
Obi said only committed leadership could restore security and rebuild confidence in the armed forces.
He also referenced Nigeria’s past involvement in international peacekeeping missions in countries such as Liberia, Sudan, and Kuwait.
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