The lawmaker representing Kogi West Senatorial District, Sunday Karimi, has raised concerns over the wave of terrorism and banditry across Nigeria, linking the insecurity to attempts at undermining the forthcoming 2027 general elections.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Karimi suggested that despite ongoing operations by security agencies, the persistent attacks appear connected to political motives.
“Certain interests and tendencies are resolved to continue making the country ungovernable, with the ultimate aim of disrupting the forthcoming general elections,” he said.
Karimi highlighted the administration’s achievements under President Bola Tinubu, noting improvements in the economy, lower product prices, increased pay for university lecturers, and a strengthening of foreign reserves.
“Despite these heartwarming developments, certain perverts remain averse to the gradual resurgence of the economy,” he added.
The senator also commended efforts to strengthen national security, pointing to collaborations with foreign partners, including the U.S, which recently carried out intelligence-led operations in Sokoto State.
He noted that the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has hinted at deploying retired military personnel to secure ungoverned areas, complementing existing initiatives such as forest guard deployments and the recruitment of 50,000 new police constables.
Reassuring Nigerians, Karimi affirmed the National Assembly’s support for the president, emphasizing that these measures aim to ensure tangible democratic dividends and credible elections in 2027.
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