The Tanimu Turaki (SAN) led Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has condemned the recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri, which reportedly claimed at least 23 lives and left more than 100 others injured, describing the incident as evidence of worsening insecurity under the current administration.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the group said the attack underscores what it called the inability of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC)-led Federal Government to effectively tackle the nation’s security challenges.
“The recent multiple bombings are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country,” the statement read.
The group said the attack adds to a series of violent incidents recorded since the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu assumed office, noting that insecurity has worsened over the years, particularly in Nigeria’s North-East region.
According to them, despite campaign promises by the APC to decisively end insecurity, the situation has not only deteriorated in the North-East but has also spread to other parts of the country previously considered relatively peaceful.
“Sadly, 11 years later, insecurity has not only increased significantly in the Northeastern part of Nigeria; it has spread almost uncontrollably to many other parts of the country,” the PDP stated.
The group also accused the Presidency of focusing more on political battles against opposition figures rather than addressing the country’s security concerns.
“Despite this glaring failure, the APC-led Presidency has devoted more time, energy, and resources to the task of political genocide against the opposition, instead of deploying the same to combat the growing insecurity,” the statement added.
While expressing sympathy with victims of the Maiduguri attacks and their families, the PDP called on the Federal Government to adopt a more strategic and inclusive approach to tackling insecurity.
“We call on the federal government to move beyond rhetoric in security matters and engage strategic stakeholders, especially community leaders, as part of a whole-of-society approach to combating insecurity,” Ememobong said.The group further stressed the need for urgent and decisive action to restore safety and public confidence, warning that insecurity has become a “lived reality” for many Nigerians
