PRP Chairman Accuses Tinubu Govt of Insincere Security Reforms Ahead of 2027 Polls
PRP National Chairman Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed accused the Bola Tinubu administration of pursuing security reforms for political gain rather than sincerely addressing Nigeria's insecurity. Speaking on Channels Television's Politics Today on Friday, June 26, 2026, he said Nigerians have lost faith in the government's sincerity and trust little that it will tackle public security effectively. Baba-Ahmed argued that the nation's problems cut across ethnic, regional, ideological and geographic lines, making comprehensive constitutional and institutional reform inevitable. While acknowledging that police reform is needed, he warned against an "opportunistic piecemeal approach", citing the #EndSARS protests as evidence of deep-rooted institutional failure. He alleged that opposition voices see the current security push as a bid to create an impression of solving problems while actually pursuing a political end ahead of the 2027 general elections. The PRP chairman urged the federal government to use its existing constitutional powers - police, military and intelligence agencies - to address the root causes of insecurity before the administration's term ends, rather than adopting measures that could be seen as politically motivated. The statement adds to growing opposition criticism of Tinubu's security agenda as the country heads toward the next election cycle.