‎Peter Obi Appeals for Release of Abducted Schoolchildren, Condemns Rising Insecurity ‎

Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congres (NDC), Peter Obi, has expressed deep concern over the condition of abducted schoolchildren reportedly seen with signs of severe physical abuse, describing the development as a tragic reflection of the worsening security situation in the country.
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‎In a statement issued on Tuesday via his official X handle, Obi said he was shocked and heartbroken by images showing the children with flagellated bodies, noting that the incident underscores the urgent need to address insecurity and governance challenges.
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‎According to him, the plight of the children reinforces his long-held warning that the consequences of poor governance and societal neglect often fall on future generations.
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‎”I have always maintained that the society we abuse today will take its revenge on our children tomorrow,” Obi stated.
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‎ “When I first began making that statement, some of these children were not even born. This is a classic example of how the abuse of governance and society today can produce devastating consequences long after the abusers are gone.”
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‎The former Anambra State governor also linked the situation to broader concerns about the nation’s future, including the burden of public debt, arguing that decisions made today could have lasting consequences for younger generations.
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‎Obi made a direct appeal to those holding the children captive, urging them to allow compassion and humanity to guide their actions.
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‎”These are innocent children—sons and daughters of people who have placed their hopes, dreams, and future in them. In every one of them, you will find reflections of your own children, your own family, and your own humanity,” he said.
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‎He stressed that no grievance, hardship, or justification could outweigh the sanctity of a child’s life and innocence, adding that there remains an opportunity for those responsible to demonstrate mercy and remorse.
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‎Obi therefore called for the immediate and unconditional release of the children, urging their captors to return them safely to their families and society.
‎”I appeal to your sense of mercy: release these children immediately. Let them go. Return them safely to reunite with their families,” he said.
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