Dr George Agbakahi, an All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain and South East Leader of the Tinubu Support Organization (TSO), has linked Nigeria's persistent insecurity to what he termed politically sponsored terrorism. He made the remarks during a weekend appearance on Arise Television's 'Prime Time', monitored in Abuja. Agbakahi stated that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is confronting insecurity directly and has supplied the military with more armaments and equipment than any administration since 1999. He noted that challenges in Borno and Yobe States are long-standing, not new developments.
Agbakahi argued that terrorist financing within Nigeria, rather than from external sources, sustains the violence, urging the government to identify and prosecute local sponsors. He supported the administration's policy of not negotiating with terrorists, saying such a move discourages further attacks. Improved intelligence gathering and inter-agency cooperation, he added, are essential to cutting off financial networks.
The chieftain also commented on the proposed opposition alliance between Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwanso, calling it "dead on arrival" due to their regional influence. He questioned the roles of Atiku Abubakar and Chibuike Amaechi, both of whom have expressed interest in the 2027 presidential race, and described the opposition as disorganized with no clear agenda.
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