Expose, Prosecute Terrorism Sponsors, Kachikwu Urges Tinubu

Former presidential candidate of African Democratic Congress (ADC), Dumebi Kachikwu, has urged President Bola Tinubu to reveal the truth about Nigeria’s worsening insecurity situation.

Kachikwu, who made the call at a press briefing with Journalists yesterday in Abuja, expressed disappointment and concern over the escalating violence, kidnappings, and banditry across the nation.

He said the situation is “not good” and that the “blood of the innocent is being shed daily.”

He also questioned whether the conflict is a result of farmer-herder clashes, land grabbing, or a religious/political war, and called on the President to disclose the facts and figures on those killed, their tribes, regions, and communities.

“We are tired of innuendos and threats of exposing those behind these terrorists,” Kachukwu said, adding “Surely, you owe it to the people to expose and prosecute them. Even if you believe they are known.”

Kachikwu criticised previous administrations for failing to address the issue, saying four presidents have come and gone since the conflict began, without telling Nigerians the truth about what’s happening.

He emphasised that the people are ready to face and fight any enemy, but need the president to identify the enemy and take decisive action.

“We cannot underplay politics with the lives of Nigerians. We must also remove the business from this war and face the business of war,” Kachikwu added.

Regarding the recent change of Defence minister, Kachikwu said it’s not enough, and urged the President to go beyond tokenism and tell Nigerians the truth about the war.