Insecurity Won’t Cost Tinubu 2027 Election – APC Boasts
The All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed confidence that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will not be hindered by insecurity in his bid for re-election in 2027, assuring Nigerians that the government is taking proactive steps to tackle the challenge.
Speaking to THISDAY, APC’s Director of Media and Publicity, Bala Ibrahim, drew a sharp contrast between the current administration and that of former President Goodluck Jonathan, whose 2015 defeat was widely linked to worsening insecurity.
According to Ibrahim, President Tinubu is already implementing key measures to avoid a similar fate.
“If that was what was responsible for the downfall of Jonathan, I can tell you Jonathan was defeated by the APC, and the APC cannot blindfold itself and allow itself to defeat itself,” he said.
He emphasized that the ruling party is fully aware of the security threats facing the country and will not allow them to dictate the outcome of the next general election.
“President Bola Tinubu is already aware of the kind of problem that could lead to defeat, and he will not allow it,” Ibrahim said confidently.
Highlighting government efforts, Ibrahim cited the deployment of the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle, to the North-West and the continued coordination by the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, as examples of the administration’s commitment to restoring peace and security.
“In a nutshell, the President will not allow himself to be defeated by himself. He’s taking measures to ensure that results are obtained, and he’s assuring Nigerians that the safety of the country is at the forefront of his agenda,” he added.
He also attributed the surge in insecurity to strained relations with Nigeria’s Francophone neighbors, noting that the breakdown in regional security cooperation has left Nigeria fighting alone.
“Nigeria is literally left alone to fight this war without the collaborative effort of its neighbors,” he explained.
Meanwhile, prominent political and security stakeholders have continued to voice concerns.
Yoruba socio-political group, Afenifere, has called for a restructuring of Nigeria’s security architecture, urging the federal government to enhance cooperation with state governors, strengthen local policing, and invest in modern surveillance systems.
In the same vein, the Northern Senators Forum decried the rising violence in Plateau and Benue States, warning that the situation must not be allowed to become the “new normal.”
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