Speaker of the House Tajudeen Abbas Urges President Tinubu to Take Swift Action Amidst Rising Insecurity
In a compelling address during Tuesday’s plenary session, Tajudeen Abbas, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, delivered a fervent plea to President Bola Tinubu, urging him to relieve underperforming cabinet members of their duties.
The primary focus of Abbas’s impassioned appeal was the dire state of national security that threatens the stability of the country.
Expressing deep concern over the persistent insecurity issues plaguing Nigeria, Tajudeen Abbas stressed the necessity for innovative strategies to combat the escalating threats. Despite numerous efforts employed to address the situation, the Speaker lamented that the challenges have continued unabated.
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“The threats of insurgency are severely testing the peace and stability of our country, with the rise in kidnapping for ransom and unsettling unrest across all six geo-political zones. Families and communities have endured immense hardships, and our hearts go out to all those affected by these tumultuous events,” Abbas remarked.
Calling for a departure from traditional methods that have proven ineffective, Tajudeen Abbas emphasized the need for new approaches to tackle the security crisis. He implored President Tinubu to demand greater performance and accountability from service chiefs and all security and enforcement agencies.
“The President must not shy away from making tough decisions. If necessary, we must not hesitate to enact changes within our security apparatus, for the cost of inaction is far too great to bear,” the Speaker asserted.
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As the nation grapples with the escalating threats of insurgency, kidnapping, and unrest, Abbas’s call for swift and decisive action resonates with the growing concerns of citizens.
The ball is now in President Tinubu’s court as the nation awaits potential changes within the security apparatus to address the pressing issues threatening the peace and stability of Nigeria.
