Nigeria's Political Landscape: Security and Accountability Issues

The article examines Nigeria's political and security challenges, asserting that the country has become a 'dysfunctional, fragile, crisis State' due to the failures of successive governments to ensure the security and welfare of the people. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, currently faces significant blame for Nigeria's issues, yet many potential candidates for the 2027 presidential election have previously held high office and cannot easily distance themselves from the current state of affairs.

The article traces the evolution of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly the rise of kidnapping, which began in June 1999 with the abduction of two foreign helicopter pilots in Bayelsa State. It notes that the situation escalated with high-profile kidnappings, such as the Chibok Girls in April 2014 and the Dapchi Girls in 2018.

The piece reflects on the public's expectation that former military General Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, would improve security, illustrating the long-standing nature of Nigeria's challenges.