Presidential candidate of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, made an emotional appeal to the abductors of schoolchildren and their teachers, who had remained in captivity for more than two weeks, urging them to release the victims immediately in the interest of humanity.
Reacting to reports and images of the abducted children, Obi said he was deeply disturbed by their plight. He described the development as a stark reminder of the country’s worsening security situation.
In a statement posted on X, Obi said the condition of the children had left him “shocked and heartbroken,” adding that their ordeal underscores the long-term consequences of governance failures and societal neglect.
He said the continued detention of innocent children was unacceptable under any circumstance and should not be justified by grievances or hardship.
Addressing the kidnappers directly, Obi appealed to their conscience, urging them to recognise the humanity of the victims and the anguish being endured by their families.
He said the children represented the hopes and aspirations of their parents and communities, stressing that every child deserves protection and the opportunity to live free from fear.
Obi further urged the captors to show mercy and facilitate the safe return of the children and their teachers to their families and society.
Chuks Okocha, Sunday Aborisade, Onyebuchi Ezigbo, Folalumi Alaran
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