FG lacks political will to fight terrorism – Dalung

Former Minister of Sports, Barrister Solomon Dalung, has sharply criticized the federal government, asserting it lacks the political will to effectively address the nation's escalating insecurity. Dalung, who served under President Muhammadu Buhari, contends that President Bola Tinubu's administration is prioritizing the upcoming 2027 general elections over the daily safety and lives of Nigerians.

His remarks highlight a growing concern over the persistent terrorist attacks and abductions plaguing the country. Dalung's statement suggests a disconnect between the government's stated priorities and the urgent need for decisive action against the worsening security situation.

The former minister's accusation implies that the administration's focus on electoral politics overshadows its responsibility to protect citizens from ongoing threats, raising questions about the government's commitment to national security.

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the federal government of lacking the political will to tackle the worsening insecurity across the country, saying the administration of President Bola Tinubu was more preoccupied with the 2027 general elections than with the lives of Nigerians being lost daily to terrorist attacks and abductions.