Former presidential candidate Peter Obi, has shared a personal experience from the United Kingdom while speaking on governance and security issues affecting Nigeria.
PrimeTimes Nigeria reports that in an interview on News Central TV, Obi explained that he once bought a new car in the UK, but it was later stolen. He used the incident to compare how different countries respond to crime and how their systems function.
He said that in places like the UK, incidents like theft are handled through structured processes that allow quick action and clear tracking of events. He added that such systems are built on strong rules, quick response, and accountability from institutions.
Obi contrasted this with the situation in Nigeria, where he said responses to security issues and public concerns often take longer and do not always follow a clear process.
The former Anambra State governor noted that this difference affects how safe citizens feel and how much trust they place in public institutions.
He said: “I bought a brand-new car in the UK, where everything is safe, but it was stolen. What I experienced shows how structured systems respond quickly when crime happens in developed countries. In places like the UK, there are clear and fast processes for handling theft and other incidents. Their system works with speed, transparency, and accountability when issues are reported.
“In Nigeria, responses to security problems and public complaints often take longer than expected. This difference affects how safe people feel and how much they trust public institutions. Governance is not only about making policies, it is about making sure systems actually work. Real development happens when institutions function properly, no matter who is in power. Nigeria needs stronger security structures and better-performing public institutions.”