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Insecurity: Ex-militant calls for calm ahead of 2027 polls

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  • A former Niger Delta militant leader urged Nigerians to remain calm amid rising insecurity and support government efforts.
  • He accused some opposition politicians of exploiting insecurity to undermine President Tinubu's administration ahead of the 2027 elections.
  • The leader called for national unity, emphasizing that President Tinubu is not complicit in the country's security challenges.

Endurance Amagbein, a prominent former Niger Delta militant and philanthropist, has appealed for calm among Nigerians as the nation grapples with escalating security challenges. Speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, Amagbein urged citizens to support the Federal Government and security agencies in their fight against insecurity.

All hope is not lost, as the security agencies are making collective efforts to win the war against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other forms of violent crimes.

— Endurance AmagbeinExpressing optimism about overcoming Nigeria's security challenges.

Amagbein acknowledged the widespread suffering caused by kidnappings, banditry, and violent crimes. However, he expressed optimism that collective action could overcome these challenges. "All hope is not lost, as the security agencies are making collective efforts to win the war against banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and other forms of violent crimes," he stated.

The former militant alleged that political interests are exacerbating the security situation. He claimed that some opposition politicians are intentionally fueling insecurity to use it as a campaign tool against President Bola Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" in the upcoming 2027 elections. Amagbein also suggested that some critics of the administration had previously benefited from it but later turned against the government due to personal interests.

Some opposition politicians are fueling the insecurity to use as a campaign against the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections.

— Endurance AmagbeinAccusing opposition figures of exploiting insecurity for political gain.

Calling for national unity, Amagbein implored Nigerians not to lose faith in their country. He urged them to collaborate with authorities in combating criminality. "Hope is still alive. Nigerians should not give up on their beloved country but join the fight against the enemies of Nigeria who are using insecurity as a weapon against the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 elections," he added.

Hope is still alive. Nigerians should not give up on their beloved country but join the fight against the enemies of Nigeria who are using insecurity as a weapon against the Federal Government ahead of the 2027 elections.

— Endurance AmagbeinUrging national unity and continued faith in the country.

Amagbein expressed deep disappointment over the alleged involvement of some community leaders in criminal activities, including kidnapping and banditry. He defended President Tinubu's handling of the security crisis, insisting the president is not complicit. "President Tinubu is not complicit in the crisis rocking Nigeria. The rigorous efforts President Bola Tinubu has put into the fight against the enemies of Nigeria... is enough proof that he is concerned about the situation and challenges facing the common man," Amagbein stated.

President Tinubu is not complicit in the crisis rocking Nigeria.

— Endurance AmagbeinDefending President Tinubu's role in addressing the nation's security woes.
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