YPP calls for action against terror sponsors and supports state police
The Young Progressives Party has urged the Federal Government to identify and prosecute those financing terrorism in Nigeria. Bishop Amakiri, the party’s National Chairman, criticised both past and current administrations for not showing enough resolve to tackle insecurity. He also reiterated the party’s support for the creation of state police to strengthen local security. The YPP emphasised the need for greater accountability in defence spending and better welfare for security personnel.
Key takeaways
- Bishop Amakiri called for the identification, arrest, and prosecution of individuals and organisations funding terrorism.
- The YPP criticised the government’s handling of insecurity and the reintegration of repentant terrorists while victims remain in camps.
- The party highlighted that despite an estimated N25tn spent on defence and security over the past decade, there has been little improvement in military welfare or reduction in terrorism.
- The YPP renewed its support for state police, urging lawmakers to include safeguards to prevent abuse by state governments.
- The party called for stricter oversight of defence spending and comprehensive investigations into past expenditures to ensure accountability.
