Activist Calls on National Assembly to Summon President Over Rising Insecurity
Human rights activist Aisha Yesufu has urged the National Assembly of Nigeria to formally summon Bola Ahmed Tinubu and demand a full explanation of what his administration is doing to tackle the escalating insecurity across the country.
In an open letter published on Monday, Yesufu expressed deep concern over what she described as the worsening security situation in Nigeria, citing frequent kidnappings and killings occurring in places once considered safe, including schools, places of worship, farms, markets, and homes. She asserted that “nowhere and no one is safe.”
Yesufu criticized the legislature for failing to uphold its oversight responsibilities. Rather than challenging the executive or demanding accountability, she contended, lawmakers have become a “rubber‑stamp assembly,” effectively neglecting the people who elected them.
Calling for urgent legislative action, she urged the Assembly to pass stronger laws to bolster security agencies, and to hold an emergency session to review government policies on national security. She insisted that citizens will continue to demand accountability and good governance.
The open letter is the latest public demand for transparency and prompt action as many Nigerians grapple with fear and uncertainty over their safety.
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