Peter Obi has called on the Federal Government to secure communities sacked by terrorists and facilitate the return of over 45,000 displaced Nigerians, after visiting an IDP camp in Mangu, Plateau State, on Wednesday.

Obi, the presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) for the 2027 election, made the call after visiting a camp housing more than 500 displaced persons in Mangu Local Government Area of the state.

He described the situation confronting displaced residents as deeply disturbing, saying many had been forced to abandon their ancestral homes, farms and livelihoods because of insecurity.

According to Obi, more than 45,000 people have reportedly been displaced in Mangu, while over 20 communities have been sacked by terrorists.

He said the affected Nigerians wanted to return home, rebuild their communities, cultivate their farms and resume their lives in peace and dignity.

“As long as there is one displaced Nigerian, all Nigerians are displaced,” Obi stated.

The NDC presidential candidate urged the government to intensify efforts to protect communities affected by attacks and restore the confidence of residents.

He stressed that every Nigerian had the right to life, safety, dignity and livelihood, regardless of ethnicity, religion or political affiliation.

Obi also warned against allowing displaced persons to become forgotten citizens, saying their homes, livelihoods and futures had been disrupted through no fault of their own.

He called for measures to secure the affected communities, support reconstruction and create conditions for the safe and dignified return of displaced residents.

The visit followed an incident in Benue State on Tuesday, where Obi said his delegation was prevented from proceeding to Yelwata to visit displaced Nigerians and families affected by recent attacks.

Rather than abandon the humanitarian mission, he proceeded to Mangu, where he met displaced families and offered what he described as modest support as a gesture of solidarity and compassion.

Obi said the experience reinforced the need for a Nigeria where citizens could live, work, farm, raise their families and pursue their aspirations without fear.

“A New Nigeria is possible,” he added.