Military, Politicians Act As Boko Haram Informants, Obi Backs Zulum
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Mr Peter Obi, has applauded Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State for his recent revelation that Boko Haram informants and collaborators exist within Nigeria’s political class and armed forces.
Obi described the disclosure as a “devastating indictment” of the Nigerian state and warned that silence or inaction in the face of such explosive claims would amount to complicity.
In a statement issued on Thursday, Obi said the existence of terrorist sympathisers within the highest levels of governance and security architecture, if proven, confirms what many Nigerians have long feared.
“The recent outcry by Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State that Boko Haram informants and terrorists exist among our politicians and within our armed forces is a damning indictment of the state of our nation,” Obi declared. “It is not just shocking; it is devastating.”
He emphasised that Nigeria is not just under attack from insurgents but is also being betrayed by those entrusted with its protection.
“If true, it confirms that our country is bleeding not only from external attacks but from betrayal at the highest levels,” Obi stated.
Calling for swift and decisive action, Obi said individuals, regardless of status, who collaborate with terrorists must be held accountable.
“Let me say without hesitation: anyone who aids, abets, protects, or collaborates with terrorists, no matter their rank, title, or political office, is a traitor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria,” he said.
“Such individuals have no place in our institutions and must be identified, exposed, and prosecuted without delay.”
Obi warned that the war against terrorism cannot be won while the nation’s security is undermined from within, saying it is not just a failure of intelligence but of conscience.
“We cannot win the war against terrorism while traitors sit in the corridors of power, feeding off the blood of innocent Nigerians,” he said.
“We cannot continue to bury our citizens while those responsible hide behind the veil of politics and impunity. This is not just a security failure; it is a moral collapse.”
The former governor called on the federal government to act with urgency and transparency, insisting that words alone are insufficient.
“The federal government must treat this revelation with the utmost urgency. Words are not enough. The silence and inaction that often greet such explosive disclosures only serve to embolden the enemies within,” he warned.
“The Nigerian people demand answers. More importantly, we demand action.”
Obi praised Governor Zulum for his candour and bravery, describing him as one of the few voices in power willing to speak uncomfortable truths.
“Governor Zulum has done what few in power dare to do: he has spoken the truth. That truth must not die in the news cycle. It must be pursued, investigated, and confronted with courage and justice,” Obi said.
He added, “Nigeria cannot afford to be held hostage by the very people entrusted to defend her,” Obi asserted.
“Let us rise to it with courage, with clarity, and with a commitment to reclaim our country from the shadows. A new Nigeria is POssible.”
Military, Politicians Act As Boko Haram Informants, Obi Backs Zulum is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
