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The presidential candidate of the Nigerian Democratic Congress (NDC), Peter Obi, has said he is ready to make the ultimate sacrifice for Nigeria.
Obi, in an interview with broadcast journalist Rufai Oseni on an episode of Black Box on Nevon HQ, said genuine leadership demands sacrifice while speaking on Nigeria’s worsening security situation.
The former Anambra State governor recounted how kidnappers were flushed out of the state during his tenure.
“I have fought criminality in Anambra. Commitment solves the problem for everybody,” he said.
“One government. It’s either I’m in charge, or they’re in charge. One person must be in charge.
“We declare war. If you’re ready to lead, you must be ready to die. If you’re not ready to die, go home.”
When asked by the host, Oseni, whether he was ready to die for Nigeria, Obi replied in the affirmative.
He also said he would return to the country if conflict broke out while he was abroad.
“Tomorrow. If I’m outside this country and there’s war, I’ll come back. I’m a Nigerian. I’ve never had any other country’s passport… God created me a Nigerian. And I’m ready to die here,” Obi added.
The remarks come against the backdrop of persistent bandit and terrorist attacks in parts of Nigeria.
More than 40 students and teachers were abducted in Orire Local Government Area of Oyo State on May 15, 2026.
There have also been several other incidents of violence reported across the country in recent weeks.
