ADC Blasts Tinubu Over Terror Ranking
Last update: March 19, 2026
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ADC criticises Tinubu over Nigeria’s ranking as fourth most terrorism-affected country...
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised President Bola Tinubu following Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most terrorism-affected country globally, describing it as evidence of failure in the government’s security efforts.
In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party referenced findings from the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026 report, which indicated a 43 percent rise in attacks and increasing civilian casualties.
The ADC argued that the situation reflects a deeper governance crisis rather than just a security lapse.
According to the statement, “Nigeria is now ranked the 4th most terrorism-affected country in the world. That is not an abstract statistic. It is a direct reflection of the failure of the Bola Tinubu-led APC government to secure the country.”
The party linked the report to recent deadly attacks in Borno State, noting that dozens of Nigerians were killed and many others injured.
It criticised the absence of key government officials during the crisis, stating, “At a moment when Nigerians are grieving… Tinubu, his National Security Adviser, and the Minister of Defence are abroad. The contrast is clear: a country in crisis, and a leadership that is absent.”
The ADC further questioned the administration’s priorities, saying, “At a time that demands focus, discipline, and urgency, the Tinubu government appears more concerned with pageantry, paparazzi, and propaganda rather than real performance.”
Citing GTI data, the party highlighted that terror attacks rose from 120 incidents in 2024 to 171 in 2025, with Borno State accounting for 67 percent of attacks and 72 percent of deaths.
It added that civilians now make up 67 percent of those killed, describing this as a sign of increasing vulnerability among ordinary Nigerians.
The statement also pointed to evolving threats, noting that ISWAP is responsible for over half of all attacks and deaths, while Boko Haram remains active.
It warned that new groups such as Lakurawa are emerging, suggesting that the current security strategy is failing to contain the crisis.
“These outcomes point to something deeper than isolated security lapses. They reflect a breakdown in governance,” the party said, adding that weak governance, instability, and economic hardship are key drivers of terrorism.
To address the situation, the ADC proposed a three-point plan focused on coordination, decentralisation, and prevention.
On coordination, the party said, “Nigeria does not lack intelligence, it lacks coordination,” proposing a legally backed national intelligence coordination system and a unified Joint Terrorism Task Force to improve response and eliminate gaps.
On decentralisation, it argued that policing cannot be effectively managed from Abuja alone, proposing a system involving federal, state, and community policing structures to improve responsiveness and accountability.
On prevention, the ADC emphasised a shift to intelligence-led operations, stating, “Our focus will be to stop attacks before they happen, not merely respond after tragedy strikes.”
The party maintained that only a comprehensive and coordinated approach can restore safety and rebuild public confidence in Nigeria’s security system.
