The African Democratic Congress has raised serious concerns over Nigeria’s worsening security situation, blaming the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for a breakdown in governance that has coincided with a surge in terrorist s. The party cited the 2026 Global Terrorism Index year.
In a statement issued by ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the party criticized the government for failing to protect citizens, noting that top security officials were abroad while communities faced daily threats. The report revealed that 171 s occurred in 2025, up from 120 in 2024, with Borno State accounting for 67 percent of s and 72 percent of fatalities. Civilians now make up 67 percent of the victims, highlighting the growing risk to ordinary Nigerians.
The ADC pointed to active terrorist groups including ISWAP and Boko Haram as well as emerging militias like Lakurawa. The party said the security crisis reflects not isolated incidents but systemic failures, including weak coordination, poor intelligence sharing, and lack of preventive measures.
To tackle the problem, the ADC proposed a three pronged approach: first, create a legally mandated national intelligence coordination system and a unified Joint Terrorism Task Force to ensure timely and coordinated responses; second, decentralize policing to federal state and community levels to improve local accountability and responsiveness; and third, shift from reactive to preventive operations through intelligence driven early warning systems and rapid response units in every state.
The party stressed that these reforms are crucial for restoring security, protecting civilians, and addressing the root causes of terrorism, emphasizing that leadership and decisive action are urgently needed to safeguard Nigeria’s citizens.
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