Tinubu doesn’t lack political will to end insecurity, says Oshiomhole

Senator Adams Oshiomhole has strongly defended President Bola Tinubu's commitment to tackling Nigeria's escalating insecurity, stating that the President possesses "political will in abundance." Oshiomhole, who represents Edo North, dismissed claims that the administration is failing to prioritize security, arguing instead that the issue lies in the effective implementation of directives.

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The senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday said President Bola Tinubu does not lack political will to end insecurity in the country.

Speaking at a book launch in Abuja, the former Edo State governor pointed to President Tinubu's actions as evidence of his resolve. He highlighted the President's financial commitments, including the approval of supplementary budgets, and significant administrative decisions such as declaring a state of emergency and replacing former security chiefs. Oshiomhole questioned what more political will could be demonstrated beyond these measures.

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What is the difficult thing in political will? The commander-in-chief gives the order: go and ensure that the country is safe, as President Bola Tinubu has done repeatedly.

"The commander-in-chief gives the order: go and ensure that the country is safe, as President Bola Tinubu has done repeatedly," Oshiomhole stated. He emphasized that security should transcend political divides, urging all Nigerians, particularly those in opposition, to unite on this front. He also noted that no official has been queried for apprehending dangerous criminals, further underscoring the perceived lack of obstacles related to political will.

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I am putting my mouth where I am putting resources, and he has provided more money, even supplementary budget at the National Assembly, approved. What more political will do you need?

However, Oshiomhole raised a critical point regarding the execution of security strategies. He suggested that while top leadership might be committed, the effectiveness of their commands could be hampered at lower ranks. He posed a question about whether instructions given to field operatives are always met with shared concerns, adequate equipment, morale, and necessary allowances, implying that the system's operational efficiency might be a more pertinent area for review than the President's political will.

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The Commander-in-Chief decided to declare a state of emergency and even told the armed forces no more excuses. He even replaced the former security chiefs with these ones.