Akpabio Accused of Politicizing Nigeria's Insecurity Issues

Godswill Akpabio, the current Senate President, has been accused of playing politics with the lives of Nigerians amid a surge in insecurity across the country. During an event at the Nigerian Revenue Service headquarters in Abuja, Akpabio alleged that recent violent incidents are politically motivated and linked to the upcoming 2027 general elections.

He suggested that certain political actors are sponsoring violence to undermine President Bola Tinubu's re-election campaign. Akpabio expressed concern over the lack of empathy shown towards victims of violence, highlighting the government's failure to protect lives and property.

He criticized the 32 state governors under the APC for their inability to address insecurity and called for accountability among public office holders. Akpabio's comments come at a time of heightened security concerns following a series of killings and mass abductions, raising questions about the government's effectiveness in combating violence and ensuring public safety.