Tinubu has not ended insecurity, but efforts deserve recognition, says APC lawmaker
A member of the House of Representatives, Yusuf Gagdi, has acknowledged that President Bola Tinubu’s administration has not completely overcome Nigeria’s security challenges, but insisted that the government’s efforts to tackle insecurity should be recognised.
Gagdi, who represents the Pankshin/Kanam/Kanke Federal Constituency of Plateau State, made the remarks on Tuesday during an appearance on Politics Today, a Channels Television programme.
According to him, it would be inaccurate to suggest that the Tinubu administration has made no attempt to address the country’s security crisis.
“If the truth be told, I will say the truth irrespective of your understanding about the truth that I am saying,” Gagdi said.
“I will not refuse to tell you here that the government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu did not make any effort towards solving the security problem.
“Promising to fix the security problem and putting effort towards fixing the security problem should both be recognised.”
The lawmaker noted that while insecurity persists across parts of the country, the government’s inability to completely eliminate the problem should not be interpreted as a lack of commitment.
Gagdi also disclosed that he had criticised aspects of the administration’s security policies during proceedings on the floor of the House of Representatives, stressing that constructive criticism is necessary for improved governance.
He, however, accused some opposition politicians of exploiting the country’s security challenges for political gain rather than presenting practical solutions.
According to him, some political leaders appear more interested in drawing attention to the suffering of Nigerians than contributing ideas that could help resolve the nation’s security problems.
Gagdi urged political actors and the public to prioritise constructive engagement and solution-driven discussions instead of using insecurity as a tool for partisan politics.
