Nigeria is facing a grave crisis as a recent wave of violence has swept through the country, leaving in its wake a trail of death and destruction. The latest attack, which occurred in Benue State, has sparked outrage and condemnation from various quarters. Paul Ibe, a media aide to former presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, has accused President Bola Tinubu of failing to provide leadership in the face of these killings.
Ibe’s accusations are rooted in an old tweet made by Tinubu, where he stated that the Boko Haram attacks under former President Muhammadu Buhari were proof that Nigeria had no government. Tinubu’s words, made during his time as an opposition leader, have come back to haunt him as Ibe argues that they are still relevant today. The media aide pointed out that the ongoing bloodshed in Nigeria is evidence that the country lacks leadership under Tinubu’s presidency.
The latest attack in Benue State, which resulted in the deaths of over 300 people, has brought the issue of insecurity to the forefront. Suspected armed herdsmen attacked several communities in the Benue-Nasarawa corridor, leaving behind a scene of devastation and chaos. Ibe, in a post on social media, quoted Tinubu’s old tweet and applied it to the current situation, saying that the relentless slaughter in various parts of the country is proof that Nigeria is on autopilot.
Ibe’s statement, which has sparked a heated debate, highlights the growing concern about the lack of effective leadership in Nigeria. The country has been plagued by insecurity and lawlessness, with various groups taking advantage of the power vacuum to unleash violence and terror on innocent citizens. As Ibe aptly put it, “A nation bleeding under the weight of insecurity and lawlessness is a nation without leadership.”
The accusation that Nigeria is on autopilot, with no effective government in place, is a damning indictment of the current administration. The international community is watching with keen interest as the situation in Nigeria continues to deteriorate. The lack of leadership and the inability to address the root causes of the violence have created a sense of hopelessness and despair among Nigerians.
As the country teeters on the brink of collapse, it is imperative that President Tinubu takes immediate action to address the ongoing crisis. The Nigerian people demand leadership, and it is the responsibility of the government to provide it. The time for rhetoric and excuses is over; what is needed now is decisive action to restore peace and security to the country. The world is waiting to see if Nigeria can rise to the challenge and overcome its current struggles.
