Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reacts to the safe rescue of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo after they were kidnapped. In a post on his verified X account on Saturday, Obi expresses relief and delight at the children’s freedom and describes the outcome as “worthy of thanksgiving.” He thanks those involved in the rescue, particularly security personnel and others who worked behind the scenes. Obi also cautions against celebrating as a solution, saying no child should have to endure the trauma of kidnapping. He links recurring kidnappings—especially of schoolchildren—to the need to strengthen Nigeria’s security architecture. He calls for protection of lives and property to be treated as a government priority, arguing that children should be able to learn in an environment free from fear and violence. Obi ends by saying he rejoices with the children, their families, their schools, and Nigerians on the development.
Peter Obi says rescue of Oyo schoolchildren is ‘worthy of thanksgiving’
Peter Obi, a presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), reacts to the safe rescue of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo after they were kidnapped. In a post on his verified X acc...
- Peter Obi, of the NDC, comments on the safe rescue of kidnapped schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo.
- He posts on his verified X account on Saturday expressing relief and saying the outcome is “worthy of thanksgiving.”
- Obi thanks security personnel and others involved in the rescue efforts.
- He says no child should experience kidnapping trauma and emphasizes the need for stronger security.
- He calls for children to learn in a safe environment and for government to prioritize protection of lives and property.
Presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving. Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. He said he is greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. “This is worthy of thanksgiving. I sincerely thank all those whose tireless efforts made their freedom possible, especially the security personnel and everyone who worked behind the scenes. “While we celebrate this happy outcome, we must remember that no child should ever have to endure such trauma. “The recurring incidents of kidnapping, particularly of schoolchildren, underscore the urgent need to strengthen our security architecture and make the protection of lives and property the foremost responsibility of government. “Our children deserve to learn in an atmosphere of safety, not fear. We must continue to work towards building a Nigeria where every child can pursue education without the threat of violence or abduction. “I rejoice with the children, their families, their schools, and all Nigerians on this heartening development,” he wrote.
2 hours agoPresidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, says the rescue of the Oyo schoolchildren and teachers is worthy of thanksgiving. Obi said this in a post on his verified X handle on Saturday. He said he is greatly relieved and delighted to learn of the safe rescue of the schoolchildren who were kidnapped. […] ‘Worthy of thanksgiving’ – Peter Obi reacts to rescued Oyo schoolchildren, teachers
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