**Nigeria Rises to 4th Position in Global Terrorism Index, ADC Claims Failure of Tinubu Government** According to the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Nigeria has secured the fourth position in the Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026, a ranking that the party believes underscores the failure of President Bola Tinubu's administration to ensure the country's safety. The GTI is an annual publication produced by the **Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)**. The index assesses the impact of terrorism worldwide, considering factors such as deaths, injuries, and damage caused by terrorist activities. The ADC pointed to Nigeria's ranking as a reflection of the deteriorating security situation in the country. The party's statement reads: "This is not just another global ranking. It reflects what many Nigerians are already living through – the failure of the current administration to keep us safe." The ADC did not provide further details on how the party arrived at this conclusion. The GTI 2026 report, released on *January 11, 2026*, ranks Nigeria as the fourth most terrorism-affected country globally, following Afghanistan, Somalia, and Iraq. The report indicates that Nigeria experienced a significant increase in terrorist attacks in 2025, resulting in a substantial number of deaths and injuries. In 2025, Nigeria recorded **1,444 deaths** and **2,514 injuries** due to terrorist activities, according to the GTI. The ADC's criticism of the Tinubu government's handling of security comes as the country continues to grapple with various security challenges, including the Boko Haram insurgency in the Northeast and armed banditry in the Northwest. The party's statement is likely to spark a debate on the government's security strategy and its effectiveness in addressing the growing terrorist threat in Nigeria. The ADC's assertion that the Tinubu government has failed to keep the country safe is a sentiment shared by many Nigerians who have witnessed the devastating impact of terrorist activities on their communities. However, the government has not publicly commented on the ADC's statement or the GTI's ranking of Nigeria as the fourth most terrorism-affected country globally.