Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has said Nigeria has become “a disgraced country” under President Bola Tinubu, citing rising insecurity and intensifying political crises across opposition parties.

In a statement on Tuesday, Obi expressed concern over recent security incidents, including the attack on a girls’ school in Kebbi State, the killing of a senior military officer, and the abduction and murder of Christian worshippers in Kwara State. He said the events reinforce fears about the government’s inability to protect citizens or uphold democratic norms.

“A few weeks ago, when President Trump described our country as ‘now disgraced’, many were outraged. Yet how can we dispute it when, within a single week, 25 people were kidnapped and one of our generals, along with other officers, was killed?” he said.

Obi added that despite the mounting tragedies, the nation remains consumed by political infighting.

“Rather than uniting in this critical moment, we are distracted by internal wrangling and party squabbles,” he said.

He accused the Tinubu administration of instigating internal crises within major opposition parties — including the PDP, Labour Party and SDP — instead of strengthening democratic institutions.

Obi recalled that under former President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, political stability across all parties was prioritised. He said Yar’Adua had instructed then-INEC chairman Maurice Iwu to ensure that no political party, including those in opposition, was undermined.

“What we witness today is the opposite. The current government seems more intent on weakening parties than strengthening our democracy — seeking to fragment the PDP, Labour Party, SDP and others,” he said.

Obi added that mature democracies respect opposition, conduct credible elections, and promote inclusive governance for peace and prosperity.