PDP criticizes APC over Nigeria’s terrorism ranking
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has strongly criticized the APC-led government following Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most impacted country in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index. The party described this ranking as a clear sign of worsening insecurity under the current administration. Ini Ememobong, the PDP’s National Publicity Secretary, accused the government of failing in its responsibility to protect citizens. The PDP urged President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action to address the ongoing security challenges.
Key takeaways
- The 2026 Global Terrorism Index ranked Nigeria as the fourth most impacted country by terrorism.
- The Global Terrorism Report noted that the Sahel region accounted for almost half of all terrorism-related fatalities for the third consecutive year in 2025.
- Nigeria recorded 750 deaths from terrorism in 2025, marking a 46 per cent increase from the previous year.
- Ini Ememobong stated that insecurity has worsened under the APC-led government and called for a new approach to national security.
- The PDP criticized government officials for celebrating abroad while insecurity and violence persist at home.
