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Prioritize security over election wins, Archbishop urges politicians

From The Punch · () English

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  • An archbishop has urged Nigerian politicians to prioritize national security over election victories.
  • He expressed deep concern over the escalating levels of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, stating that human life has lost its sanctity.
  • The archbishop criticized politicians for their perceived indifference to citizens' safety and their focus on rallies, warning it drives away investors and skilled professionals.

Archbishop Williams Aladekugbe of the Ibadan Province and Ibadan North Anglican Diocese has issued a stark warning to Nigerian politicians, urging them to address the nation's escalating security challenges instead of solely focusing on winning elections.

We have no words of calm for the youth any longer; we have gotten to a situation where there is no more sanctity for human blood in our country.

· Archbishop Williams AladekugbeDescribing the severity of the security situation in Nigeria.

Aladekugbe expressed profound concern over the pervasive issues of terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, lamenting that these problems have pushed Nigerians to a breaking point. "We have no words of calm for the youth any longer; we have gotten to a situation where there is no more sanctity for human blood in our country," he stated in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria.

If our leaders are overwhelmed with this terrible situation, why don’t we call on the international community to come to our rescue?

· Archbishop Williams AladekugbeQuestioning the government's response to the security crisis.

The archbishop criticized the apparent indifference of politicians to the safety and lives of citizens, describing the "shameless dancing at rallies" as a misplaced priority. He warned that the insecurity and the resulting exodus of young people and professionals abroad negatively impact national unity, deter investors, and drive away the country's best minds.

The shameless dancing at rallies is a misplaced priority.

· Archbishop Williams AladekugbeCriticizing politicians' focus on election campaigns over security.

Furthermore, Aladekugbe voiced worries about the daily toll on soldiers and police officers, attributing it to a security system weakened by infiltration and compromise. He prayed for divine intervention to redirect the focus of politicians towards the critical issue of security, while also encouraging Nigerians to maintain a spirit of thanksgiving.

Many parents have virtually become destitute because all their children have relocated; this affects our unity, scares investors away and drives our best brains abroad.

· Archbishop Williams AladekugbeExplaining the socio-economic consequences of insecurity.
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