Presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, has visited an Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, where more than 500 displaced Nigerians are taking refuge.
Obi disclosed this in a statement on Tuesday, September 8, following an earlier incident in Benue State, where his delegation was reportedly prevented from proceeding to Yelwata to visit displaced persons and families affected by recent attacks.
According to him, the situation in Mangu was “deeply disturbing,” with more than 45,000 people reportedly displaced and over 20 communities allegedly sacked by terrorists.
He said the displaced Nigerians wanted to return to their ancestral homes, rebuild their communities, cultivate their farms and live in peace and dignity.
“As I have always maintained, as long as there is one displaced Nigerian, all Nigerians are displaced,” Obi said.
He urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to secure affected communities and restore the confidence of residents, stressing that every Nigerian has the right to life, safety, dignity and livelihood regardless of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.
Obi also called for measures to facilitate the safe and dignified return of displaced persons, secure their communities and support them in rebuilding their lives.
He concluded the visit by providing what he described as “modest support” to the displaced families as a gesture of solidarity and compassion.
“The New Nigeria we seek must be a country where every citizen can live, work, farm, raise a family and pursue their dreams in peace and security,” he said.
