Nigeria, April 14 -- Former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has warned that Nigeria is becoming increasingly divided and drifting towards deeper economic and security crises, urging citizens and political leaders to unite to reverse the trend.

Mr Obi spoke in Abuja on Tuesday at the African Democratic Congress (ADC) National Convention, where opposition leaders gathered amid growing political realignments ahead of future elections.

In his address, the former Anambra governor stressed that national unity has become urgent, accusing the current administration of deepening divisions across the country.

"We need to work as a united Nigeria. For the sake of Nigeria, the country is so divided; we need unity. The present gover...