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The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, on Tuesday criticized the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, saying it has become a laughing stock due to its failure to curb the influx of illicit drugs into the country.
Obi attributed the situation to corruption and a weak regulatory system.
The ex-Anambra governor spoke while raising concern over the use of courier and delivery services by traffickers to bring illicit drugs into the country.
In a post on X, Obi noted that the trend has continued to grow despite concerns raised by the NDLEA, a situation he said is a reflection of “how weak our institutions and relevant monitoring systems are”.
He emphasized that drug trafficking poses grave threat to society and is a serious international crime that must not be ignored as it tears families apart, promotes criminal activities and erodes the moral fabric of the nation.
“The Nigeria Drug Law Enforcement Agency, NDLEA, has repeatedly raised concern about this trend, yet it continues to grow, apparently aided by corruption and poor regulation that have turned the enforcement body into a joke.
“Drug trafficking remains a big danger to society and a serious international offence that cannot be overlooked,” the former presidential candidate said.
He further stated that Nigeria, already grappling with insecurity, high youth unemployment, and widespread hunger, cannot afford to embrace or normalize a culture of drug abuse.
“Nigeria, therefore, needs stronger oversight and must rise above this dangerous decline and rebuild a system where laws are sacred, leaders are accountable, and no one is above justice. Nigeria will only heal when character, truth, and responsibility return to governance.” Peter Obi said in the statement.
