Insecurity: Group demands minister's resignation, urges Tinubu to rejig defence ministry
Northern Reports
Following a wave of coordinated attacks by Boko Haram and ISWAP on military bases in Borno State, the Northern Patriots for Security and Development (NPSD) has called for the resignation of Minister of Defence, Mohammed Badaru Abubakar.
In a statement issued in Kano, NPSD President, Alhaji Mansur Ibrahim Dantani, expressed alarm over the escalating insecurity in the region.
He blamed the situation on leadership failure at the ministry.
“The recent attacks on military formations in Marte, Dikwa, Rann, and Gajiram within a 24-hour window, which led to the deaths of brave soldiers and the loss of military assets, reflect a grave failure in leadership at the top of our defence structure,” Dantani said.
He alleged that the minister is more preoccupied with positioning himself for the 2027 presidential race than with tackling the persistent security threats.
The group also raised concerns about poor funding and inadequate resource allocation to the armed forces, stating that despite budgetary provisions, troops remain under-equipped and under-supported.
“Our findings show that our soldiers exposed and poorly equipped to combat insurgents,” Dantani noted.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to act decisively by relieving the minister of his duties and appointing a more capable and focused individual to lead the defence ministry.
“The security of our nation must not be sacrificed for personal political gains. We appeal to President Tinubu to appoint a new defence minister wholly committed to securing the country,” he added.
The NPSD’s call came amid growing public outcry over the resurgence of insurgent activities in the northeast, with many Nigerians expressing frustration over poor handling of the security situation.
