The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the recent bomb blasts in Maiduguri, describing the attacks as evidence of the government’s inability to tackle insecurity.
In a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, the opposition party said the multiple explosions, which reportedly killed at least 23 people and injured over 100 others, underscore what it called the failure of the APC-led federal government to secure the country.
“The recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri… are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country,” the statement read.
The PDP argued that the attack adds to a series of security challenges witnessed under the current administration, noting that the ruling party had previously promised to end insecurity.
“This bombing is an unfortunate addition to the numerous acts of grave insecurity that have occurred under the watch of President Bola Tinubu, who was the loudest campaign voice for the APC, promising to end insecurity immediately if his party is elected,” Ememobong stated.
According to the party, insecurity has worsened over the years, particularly in the North-East, while spreading to other parts of the country.
“Sadly, 11 years later, insecurity has not only increased significantly in the Northeastern part of Nigeria; it has spread almost uncontrollably to many other parts of the country that were hitherto very safe and peaceful,” the PDP said.
The party further accused the presidency of focusing on political battles rather than addressing security concerns.
“Despite this glaring failure, the APC-led Presidency has devoted more time, energy, and resources to the task of political suppression of the opposition instead of combating the growing insecurity that has become the lived reality of Nigerians,” the statement added.
The PDP, however, expressed sympathy with victims of the attack and their families, while urging the federal government to adopt a more inclusive and strategic approach to security.
“We call on the federal government to move beyond rhetoric in security matters and engage strategic stakeholders, especially community leaders, as part of a whole-of-society approach to combating insecurity,” it said.
The party also reiterated its condolences to those affected by the incident, describing the attack as “dastardly and condemnable.”
