The Labour Party’s faction led by Nenadi Usman has criticized President Bola Tinubu’s handling of the country’s security situation, urging him to take decisive action or consider resigning. Tony Akeni, the faction’s National Publicity Secretary, made this call in a statement released on Thursday in Abuja.
The party alleged that the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have failed to address the security challenges, despite allocating significant funds to defence spending. Over N6.5 trillion and several billions of US dollars have been spent on defence in the last decade, yet the security crisis persists. The Labour Party faction blames both the APC and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which was in power before 2015, for the current state of insecurity.
According to the statement, the primary responsibility of any government is to ensure the security of lives and property. The party emphasized that President Tinubu must take immediate action to address the situation, suggesting that he should either sack the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, reconfigure the armed services, or step up his security governance. If the President is unable to deliver on this critical aspect of his role, the party believes he should consider resigning from office.
The Labour Party’s criticism comes amidst worsening security conditions in the country, with various forms of violence and crime on the rise. The party’s statement underscores the need for effective leadership and governance to address the complex security challenges facing Nigeria. As the situation continues to deteriorate, the call for President Tinubu to take decisive action or consider his position is likely to resonate with many Nigerians who are increasingly concerned about their safety and well-being. The President’s response to this criticism will be closely watched, as the country awaits meaningful solutions to its deepening security crisis.
