Yari’s insecurity remark not language of a party offering hope – ADC-PCC

The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has criticized the President Bola Tinubu-led government for its inability to address security issues in Nigeria. This assessment comes after the Director-General of the All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, Senator Abdulaziz Yari, reportedly questioned the government's effectiveness in tackling insecurity, compared to former military leader General Buhari.

In a statement, the ADC-PCC described Yari's comment as an admission of failure, questioning why the ruling party would seek another four-year term without resolving the country's most fundamental responsibility: protecting lives and property. The opposition campaign council highlighted ongoing issues such as banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and killings, which continue to leave communities vulnerable and citizens living in fear.

Yari's remark has raised doubts about the APC's ability to provide a convincing security strategy ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The ADC-PCC urged Nigerians to ponder the APC's capacity to offer a compelling security plan and challenged the party to explain why voters should renew its mandate amidst persistent security concerns and economic hardship.

The council also presented former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar as a credible alternative, citing his proposed measures to strengthen the security architecture, invest in modern policing, and create employment opportunities to address the socioeconomic factors contributing to criminality.

The ADC-PCC called on Nigerians to consider the country's security record when deciding whether to support the APC for another term, urging them to demand clear and practical commitments from the political parties, emphasizing the need for safety to be treated as a national priority.