PRP asks Tinubu to resign over worsening insecurity

by · The Eagle Online

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign, accusing him of failing in his constitutional responsibility to protect the lives and property of Nigerians amid worsening insecurity across the country.

The opposition party made the demand on Thursday against the backdrop of growing security concerns, including the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.

Armed men reportedly invaded three schools in Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area on May 15, abducting scores of pupils and teachers and leaving families traumatised.

In a statement, PRP National Chairman, Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the security situation under the Tinubu administration had deteriorated significantly, with violent criminals operating across different parts of the country.

Baba-Ahmed said: “It is now beyond any doubt that President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully in discharging his prime responsibility as Nigerian President, which is to secure the Nigerian citizen.

“Under his watch, old threats have blossomed and mutated, while more and more Nigerians, irrespective of status or age, have fallen victim to violent criminals.”

According to him, insecurity has spread beyond previously affected areas and now threatens citizens nationwide.

He said: “From Generals to toddlers; from Bama to Badagry, no Nigerian is safe under this leadership.

“It is no longer the case that only parts of the country have been virtually surrendered to criminals.

“Now, no Nigerian in any part of the country is protected from rampant violent criminals who exploit our major weakness.

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“School children have joined the long stretch of soft targets, and the nation appears to be at the point of accepting this situation as normal.

“We must not submit to the weakness of leaders and the exploits of criminals. This is not how Nigerians should live.”

The former presidential aide also accused the President of concentrating power without delivering improved security outcomes.

Baba-Ahmed said: “Our President has failed the nation, and there is no evidence that he can improve on his pathetic record. 

“He has amassed all the power in the country around him, yet he has failed to use it to protect and defend Nigerians.”

He argued that democratic leadership requires accountability and responsibility, insisting that Tinubu’s continued stay in office despite the country’s security challenges was unacceptable.

He said: “In most other democracies, President Tinubu’s failure to respect the values of accountability and responsibility would not have been tolerated. 

“Nigerians must rise to demand an end to this ineptitude and indifference. 

“President Tinubu should resign, now!”

The PRP further maintained that Nigerians should not wait until the 2027 general elections to express dissatisfaction with the administration’s handling of insecurity.

Baba-Ahmed said: “While he may have the luxury of ignoring our current deteriorating circumstances and awaiting the verdict of rejection by voters in 2027, Nigerians who will continue to fall victim to violent criminals do not have the luxury of waiting to vote him out in 2027.

“There is nothing democratic in insisting that incompetent and uncaring leadership must complete terms.

“Nigerians should demand, with one voice, that President Tinubu’s failure to secure Nigerians cannot be tolerated any further.”

The latest criticism comes amid recurring incidents of banditry, kidnappings, communal violence and attacks on communities across the country, which have continued to fuel calls for stronger security measures.

The Presidency has repeatedly maintained that the Tinubu administration inherited deep-rooted security challenges and is deploying military and intelligence resources to combat criminal activities nationwide.

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