The US-based Associate Professor of Epidemiology faulted the consensus arrangement that produced Senator Solomon Adeola as the APC’s governorship candidate in Ogun State, describing the process as inconsistent with the party’s established guidelines.

He also warned that rising ethnic and religious tensions could further strain the country’s political environment if not carefully managed, stressing the need for a return to issue-based politics.

The former vice president noted that the rescue had brought an end to the suffering of the victims and the anguish experienced by their loved ones, but warned that the country continued to face serious threats from terrorism and banditry.

Obi specifically defended ordinary Fulani people, arguing that many of them are unfairly judged because of crimes committed by individuals with whom they have no connection.

Federal Government has approved five evacuation flights to bring home Nigerians from South Africa, following renewed xenophobic tensions