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By Sunday Ani
A chieftain of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Prince Adewole Adebayo, has criticised Nigeria’s leadership following the deadly explosions in Maiduguri that left scores dead and many wounded, accusing the government of abandoning her citizens in a time of crisis.
According to a statement on his official X handle, Pres_ Adebayo, he described the situation as a profound failure of governance, pointing to the devastation experienced by residents in the northeastern city.
He lamented that innocent Nigerians are left to recount horror while lives have been shattered and families plunged into grief.
He argued that the Federal Government had failed in its most fundamental responsibility, which is to ensure the safety and security of Nigerians.
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The defence minister, he noted, was appointed with a clear mandate to protect Nigerians, yet many citizens are still questioning the effectiveness of that promise.
Adebayo also condemned the absence of key national figures, highlighting that President Bola Tinubu and the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, are currently in London on an official visit. He described their presence abroad amid the unfolding tragedy as a troubling disconnect from the realities facing the citizens at home.
“This is not just a disconnect. It is a failure of leadership,” Adebayo said, emphasising that the primary duty of any administration is the protection of citizens’ lives and property.
He urged President Tinubu to return home, take responsibility and address the worsening security situation, warning that the country was suffering under the current circumstances.
