March 19, 2026 | Politics & Security | SUNTV Global Channel
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sharply criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the All Progressives Congress (APC) over Nigeria’s fourth-place ranking globally in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index (GTI), warning that the country’s worsening insecurity has become a “trillion-naira economy” under the current administration.
Global Report Reflects Nigeria’s Harsh Reality
In a statement signed by National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong, the PDP described the findings of the GTI, released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, as a damning indictment of the APC-led government.
“Nigeria also had one of the two largest increases in deaths from terrorism. While this report is not surprising to Nigerians, it is most painful that people who promised and were elected and appointed to secure our country are winning, dining, and dancing in a faraway land, whilst terrorists are killing and kidnapping citizens rampantly.”
The report highlights that Nigeria, along with four other countries, accounted for nearly 70% of global terrorism-related deaths, with the nation recording one of the largest increases in fatalities worldwide.
Government Accused of Reactive Security Measures
The PDP criticised what it called the administration’s reactive approach to insecurity, urging a shift to proactive, inclusive strategies.
“We call on the President and the entire security hierarchy to stop performing reactive responses that have defined post-attack communications and rather adopt a whole-of-society approach towards solving insecurity,” the statement read.
The opposition party added that programmes must address both immediate and long-term peace, ensuring cessation of attacks and promoting harmonious co-existence.
Failure To Protect Lives and Property
Emphasising the government’s constitutional duty, the PDP stressed that the protection of lives and property remains the foremost responsibility of any administration, accusing President Tinubu of consistently failing in this role.
“It needs reminding that the primary duty of every government is the protection of lives and property, a task that this administration has consistently failed glaringly.”
Call For Political Leadership
The PDP urged the President to deploy his political experience and mastery to curb insecurity, noting that Nigerians are increasingly frustrated with the loss of lives under the current administration.
“We appeal to the President to deploy his famed political ‘mastery’ to provide a solution to the security of lives and property. Nigerians are tired of being killed for no reason.”
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