The Labour Party (LP) has strongly criticized the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, for his claim that the state of insecurity in the country has diminished. The LP argues that the situation has actually worsened and urges Ribadu and other security chiefs to take immediate action to combat terrorism and restore stability, rather than making empty promises like the previous administration.
In a statement issued by its Acting National Publicity Secretary, Obiora Ifoh, the LP expressed satisfaction with the recent security meeting involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ribadu, the service chiefs, and the Acting Inspector General of Police. However, it deemed Ribadu’s assertion that the security situation has improved as premature. The LP highlighted recent incidents of violence, including attacks in Borno, Ogun, Kaduna, Niger, and Zamfara states, as evidence that insecurity continues to escalate nationwide.
The LP acknowledges the capabilities of the new security chiefs, particularly Ribadu, who has a proven track record as an anti-corruption crusader. However, the party emphasizes that action is needed rather than mere rhetoric. It cites the alarming number of abductions and killings in the country, including unresolved cases such as the Chibok schoolgirls’ abduction and the Abuja-Kaduna train attack, as indications that the security situation remains dire.
Furthermore, the LP points out the significant budgetary allocations for security, including the acquisition of weapons, yet the situation has not improved. Kidnapping, in particular, has become a lucrative enterprise, with substantial ransom payments made over the years. The LP emphasizes that addressing insecurity should be the government’s top priority, as it is the fundamental duty of any administration to safeguard the lives and property of its citizens.
The LP calls on the current administration to surpass the failures of its predecessor and make tangible progress in addressing insecurity. Only through a secure nation can Nigeria attract much-needed investments.
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