Insecurity: Obasanjo, Yar’Adua’s presidency can’t be compared to Jonathan, Tinubu’s – Peter Obi

In light of the security challenges facing Nigerians, Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s presidential candidate for the 2023 elections, has pointed out significant differences between the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua compared to that of ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and President Bola Tinubu.

Obi highlighted that during Obasanjo’s presidency, state governors held more authority over security matters in their respective states, unlike the current situation. He advocated for empowering state governors with more authority to effectively address security challenges within their domains.

Speaking during a panel discussion at the Annual Lecture and International Leadership Symposium of the Centre for Values in Leadership in Lagos, the former governor of Anambra State recalled how previous presidents authorized governors to take action on security issues.

Obi emphasized the need for a president willing to grant governors the necessary authority to tackle security issues effectively, citing examples from his own experience where he was able to make decisions on security matters with the approval of the president.