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.