“We must never sacrifice our sacred institutions on the altar of politics. Nations rise when institutions are stronger than individuals,” said Mr Obi.
“A significant number were arrested while transiting through Addis Ababa’s Bole International Airport in search of green pastures,” Mr Obi stated.
Mr Obi noted that as a politician, he has been called different names by critics.
The NDC said it is determined to build a sustainable political institution founded on party supremacy.
“The NDC is being built as an institution, not a personality cult, political movement, or Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) to be used and discarded,” the party said.
“A new Nigeria must emerge—one where no citizen is condemned because of tribe, religion, or birthplace,” Mr Obi stated.
Mr Obi advocated holistic approach to addressing insecurity.
The figure indicates an 83.83 per cent increase from the first quarter of 2025.
He said the recurring abductions must not be treated as the norm.
The party made the clarification in a statement signed by its national secretary, Ikenna Enekweizu, on Friday.
