Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) has reacted to the recent killing of two monarchs from Ekiti State by bandits.
In his reaction, Obi urged President Bola Tinubu to take responsibility for the security situation in the country.
Bandits murdered the Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti in Oye Local Government Area (LGA), and Elesun of Esun Ekiti in Ajoni, Ikole Local Government Area (LGA) on Monday.
The monarchs were returning from a security meeting in Irele-Ekiti when they were attacked and killed.
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However, another monarch, Alara of Ara in Ikole LG narrowly escaped during the attack.
In his statement on Monday via X, Obi asked the president to “wake up from his sleeping bed” and tackle the security problems.
He said:
“We are saddened by the report that Elesun of Esun Ekiti and Onimojo of Imojo Ekiti were murdered earlier today, cause of death: Insecurity and Tinubu.
“We call on Tinubu to wake up from his sleeping bed and save Nigeria from total collapse.
“Don’t speak up today. Tomorrow, insecurity might consume you or a loved one.”
