Tinubu Under Pressure to Resign over Insecurity as APC Rejects Calls

Nigeria’s political space has heated up after opposition parties backed a call for President Bola Tinubu to either fix worsening insecurity or step aside, a demand the ruling APC has firmly rejected.

The dispute follows remarks by the House of Representatives minority caucus at the National Assembly in Abuja on Wednesday.

Led by Minority Leader Fred Agbedi, the caucus described Nigeria’s security and economic situation as dire and called for urgent action.

Agbedi said, “President Tinubu must suspend all 2027 political activities and declare a six-month National Security and Economic Recovery Plan.”

Nigeria has battled insecurity for over two decades, especially in the North, where Boko Haram, bandits, and armed groups have caused deaths and displacement.

While security agencies report gains, attacks have spread into parts of southern Nigeria, increasing public concern.

Opposition parties including ADC, PDP factions, SDP, and NDC backed the lawmakers’ position, saying it reflects public frustration.

ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi said, “ADC wholeheartedly support the position of the House of Representatives minority caucus because it reflects the view of the majority of Nigerians.”

He added, “It is obvious that President Tinubu has run out of ideas.”

He said, “Everything he is doing regarding insecurity now is mere showboating and for the media headlines.”

Opposition Backs Tough Stance On Security

Opposition figures pointed to recent attacks as proof of gaps in Nigeria’s security system.

Abdullahi cited an incident at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies in Kuru, Jos.

He said, “The attack on the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos, underscores this.”

He added, “If the highest policy institutions… could be so brazenly attacked… what other daring could be more than that?”

From the PDP faction led by Tanimu Turaki, Ini Ememobong said leadership must change if problems persist.

He said, “If you cannot solve the problem, you should step aside, because you will eventually become part of the problem.”

He added that more focus on governance could have reduced insecurity and economic hardship.

The Social Democratic Party also criticised the administration’s record.

Spokesman Rufus Aiyenigba said, “The administration of President Tinubu has… performed underwhelmingly and failed terribly.”

He added that failure to secure lives contradicts constitutional duties under the 1999 Constitution.

The Nigeria Democratic Congress supported the proposed six-month emergency plan.

Its spokesman Abdulmumin Abdulsalam said, “It is coming at the right time. In fact, it is long overdue.”

He added, “Security is the business of everybody.”

He warned, “When the government fails to take a proactive step… it will continue to consume many of our citizens.”

APC Rejects Calls, Defends Tinubu

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) has, however, dismissed the demand as mere political posturing.

APC spokesman Bala Ibrahim said the President is focused on governance and national stability.

He said, “President Bola Tinubu is providing the necessary leadership in tackling insecurity and revamping Nigeria’s economy.”

He added, “It is reckless for the minority caucus to demand his resignation.”

Ibrahim argued that insecurity and economic pressure are global issues affecting countries like the US and UK.

He said, “Every country is facing security challenges, including advanced democracies like America.”

He added that Nigeria is not unique and efforts are ongoing to address the situation.

He said, “All hands must be on deck to confront the challenge.”

Meanwhile, the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) warned against suspending democratic processes even in the face of security challenges.

NBA President Afam Osigwe said elections and campaigns should continue despite insecurity.

He said, “That people are being kidnapped does not mean we should not hold an election.”

He added, “Campaign season should not stop.”

He explained that elections serve as a public test of leadership performance.

He said, “Voting them out… is part of the democratic process.”

With sharp divisions across parties, the debate is simply a desperate call on the government to address insecurity while preserving democratic stability.

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