Mr Obi said that the position was indicting.
The minister said intelligence-led and technology-driven operations remained critical to defeating terrorism, banditry and trans-border crimes.
The director-general of the Michael Imoudu National Institute for Labour Studies, Issa Aremu, has cautioned media outlets against giving publicity to terrorists and bandits.
Mr Tinubu, in November, declared a nationwide security emergency.
Canadian authorities have warned citizens against non-essential travel to Nigeria, warning travellers that their “safety and security could be at risk.”
“We must come together and rally behind the president at this period,” said the APC chieftain.
Mr Kanu is standing trial on alleged terrorism offences.
The advisory follows widespread demonstrations in Tanzania, premised on election dissatisfaction among Tanzanians and opposition figures alike.
The government also directed Americans to avoid travelling to Mali at the moment.
Nigeria was removed from the grey list alongside Burkina Faso, Mozambique, and South Africa.
