PRP urges Tinubu to step down over worsening insecurity
President Bola Tinubu is facing calls for resignation from the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) over escalating insecurity in Nigeria. The party, led by Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, accused the President of failing to protect citizens, especially after a recent abduction in Oyo State. The PRP claims that insecurity has now spread nationwide, leaving no Nigerian safe. The opposition insists that waiting for the next general elections is not an option for those suffering from violence.
Key takeaways
- The PRP called for Bola Tinubu to resign, citing failure to address the country’s security crisis.
- The demand follows the abduction of pupils and teachers on May 15 in Oyo State, where armed men invaded schools and kidnapped several people.
- Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed stated that insecurity has reached alarming levels, affecting all regions and demographics.
- The party criticized the President for concentrating power without improving security and urged Nigerians to demand his resignation.
- The Presidency maintains that it inherited deep-rooted security issues and is working to tackle criminal activities.
