The Peoples Redemption Party(PRP) has called on President Bola Tinubu to resign from office, accusing his administration of failing to protect Nigerians amid worsening insecurity across the country.
The demand comes against the backdrop of rising concerns over kidnappings, banditry and attacks on communities, particularly following the recent abduction of pupils and teachers in Oyo State.
In a statement issued on Thursday, PRP National Chairman, Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, said the security situation had deteriorated significantly under the current administration.
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“It is now beyond any doubt that President Bola Tinubu has failed woefully in discharging his prime responsibility as Nigerian President, which is to secure the Nigerian citizen,” he said.
According to him, violent criminal groups now operate freely in many parts of the country, leaving citizens vulnerable regardless of age, social status or location.
The criticism follows the May 15 attack on schools in Ahoro-Esinle and Yawota communities in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, where armed men abducted scores of pupils and teachers.
The incident triggered outrage among residents and renewed calls for urgent reforms to Nigeria’s security system.
Baba-Ahmed said insecurity had spread beyond traditionally troubled areas, warning that no part of the country could be considered completely safe.
“From Generals to toddlers; from Bama to Badagry, no Nigerian is safe under this leadership,” he stated.
He also expressed concern over the growing number of attacks targeting vulnerable groups, including schoolchildren.
“School children have joined the long stretch of soft targets, and the nation appears to be at the point of accepting this situation as normal.”
The PRP chairman further accused the President of concentrating power without achieving meaningful improvements in national security.
“Our President has failed the nation, and there is no evidence that he can improve on his pathetic record,” he said.
The opposition party argued that Nigerians should not have to wait until the 2027 general elections before demanding accountability from leaders over the country’s security challenges.
The comments add to mounting criticism of the Federal Government’s response to persistent kidnappings, bandit attacks and violence affecting several parts of Nigeria.
However, the Presidency has consistently maintained that the administration inherited long-standing security challenges and is working with security agencies through military operations and intelligence-driven strategies to tackle criminality nationwide.
Security remains one of the dominant issues shaping Nigeria’s political discourse as citizens continue to demand stronger action against criminal groups threatening communities across the country.
