BY TEDDY NWANUNOBI

Following Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum’s recent claims that Boko Haram informants and terrorists operate within Nigeria’s political class and armed forces, the presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP) in the 2023 presidential election, Peter Obi, has called for immediate action.

Obi described the revelation as “a damning indictment of the state of our nation” in a statement on Thursday via X.

He said that, if the allegations are true, they confirm long-standing fears among Nigerians of internal betrayal at the highest levels.

“It is not just shocking; it is devastating. Our country is bleeding not only from external attacks but also from betrayal at the highest levels,” Obi stated.

He insisted that anyone found aiding, abetting, or collaborating with terrorists, regardless of their position or title, must be treated as a traitor to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“Such individuals have no place in our institutions and must be identified, exposed, and prosecuted without delay. We cannot win the war against terrorism while traitors sit in the corridors of power, feeding off the blood of innocent Nigerians,” he warned.

Obi further described the issue as transcending security concerns, calling it “a moral collapse.”

He urged the Federal Government to treat Zulum’s allegations with the utmost seriousness and respond decisively.

“The Federal Government must treat this revelation with urgency. Words are not enough.

“Silence and inaction following such explosive disclosures only serve to embolden the enemies within. The Nigerian people demand answers – and, more importantly, action,” he added.

Obi commended Governor Zulum for his courage.

“He 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.

“Let us rise to this challenge with courage, clarity, and a commitment to reclaim our country from the shadows,” he said.