By Paul Joseph
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has declared that any government unable to secure the lives and property of its citizens has lost both the moral and constitutional right to remain in power.
Speaking during an interview on Sonia Irabor Live on News Central, Obasanjo expressed deep concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, warning that the growing cases of kidnapping and violent crime show a serious failure of governance.
He lamented that Nigeria’s global influence has declined over the years, saying the country is no longer actively involved in major international decision-making. According to him, this reflects a broader leadership crisis and weak national direction.
The former president stressed that security is the primary duty of any government, adding that the increasing normalisation of abductions is dangerous and unacceptable. He warned Nigerians against treating insecurity as a routine part of daily life.
Obasanjo also pointed to deeper causes of the crisis, including years of poor governance, the spread of weapons after the civil war, and failure to act early on emerging threats.
He raised alarm over the growing number of out-of-school children, estimated at about 20 million, describing it as a ticking time bomb that could fuel future insecurity and recruitment into extremist groups.
He further questioned whether the government has the political will to implement recommendations from institutions like the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies aimed at tackling insecurity.
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