President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent spike in insecurity across Nigeria is politically driven and tied to preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio made the claim while speaking at the inauguration of the Nigeria Revenue Service headquarters, suggesting that certain actors are deliberately fueling violence to weaken the chances of Bola Tinubu securing re election. According to him, the pattern of s tends to intensify before elections and subside shortly after, implying coordinated efforts to deilize the country for political gain.
He further argued that President Tinubu’s growing political influence has unsettled opponents, pointing to what he described as increasing alignment of state governors with the ruling government since 2023. This, he suggested, has created anxiety among rival groups seeking alternative ways to challenge the administration.
Addressing concerns about electoral integrity, Akpabio dismissed allegations surrounding the chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, stating that claims of bias linked to a controversial social media account were unfounded. INEC has also denied any connection between its chairman and the account in question.
His remarks come at a time of heightened security concerns nationwide, following a series of violent incidents, including s on military formations and casualties linked to operations by the Nigerian Air Force. The ing of senior officers and ongoing insurgency in parts of the country have further raised alarm.
President Tinubu recently held a high level security meeting with military and intelligence chiefs at the Presidential Villa in Abuja as part of efforts to address the worsening situation.
The deteriorating security climate has also attracted international attention, with the United States Department of State authorizing the voluntary departure of non essential embassy staff from Abuja due to safety concerns.
Akpabio’s comments have added a political dimension to the national security debate, as Nigerians continue to seek lasting solutions to the country’s persistent security challenges.
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