The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, has alleged that the recent spike in insecurity and bomb attacks in some parts of Nigeria is politically motivated and connected to preparations for the 2027 general elections.
Akpabio stated that the incidents were part of deliberate efforts by political opponents to tarnish the image of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and distract his administration from governance.
Speaking during the commissioning of a major tax administration facility by the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) in Abuja, the Senate President urged Nigerians to view the emerging security concerns within the wider context of political activities building up across the country.
According to him, the growing insecurity is being fueled by individuals who are sponsoring unrest in order to create distractions as elections draw nearer.
“You are seeing insecurity today. It is even increasing because elections are coming,” he said.
Akpabio further expressed confidence that the attacks would reduce after the election season, noting that the incidents would likely fade shortly after the polls.
He also maintained that Nigerians remained solidly behind President Tinubu and would continue to support him despite what he described as politically-driven distractions.
The Senate President argued that Tinubu’s growing acceptance across political parties, especially through his economic and fiscal policies, has unsettled opponents ahead of 2027.
Akpabio noted that the President’s revenue reforms and financial support for sub-national governments had attracted more governors and political stakeholders into Tinubu’s political influence, increasing tensions in the political environment.
“With less than 18 governors at a time, he now has close to 30 or more under his influence,” Akpabio said.
He also openly backed Tinubu’s re-election bid, insisting that the President remained crucial to Nigeria’s future development.
“Nigerians cannot do without you in 2027,” he stated.
Akpabio added that despite criticisms and opposition efforts, the Tinubu administration’s reforms and infrastructure projects were already visible, stressing that the government had delivered numerous projects in less than three years.
He defended major economic decisions such as fuel subsidy removal and tax restructuring, describing them as necessary steps to stabilise the nation’s finances and reposition the economy.
The Senate President assured Nigerians that the National Assembly would continue to support Tinubu’s policies, while calling on citizens to remain patient as the reforms begin to yield results.
Credit: Vanguard
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