Resurfaced 2014 Tinubu Post Sparks Outcry Over Nigeria’s Insecurity
A social media post from 2014 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has resurfaced, reigniting public debate over Nigeria’s current security situation. In the post, Tinubu condemned Boko Haram attacks and the “massacre of innocent citizens,” describing them as “concrete proof that Nigeria has no government.” At the time, the statement targeted the administration in office.
The resurfaced post circulated widely on Monday, prompting Nigerians to compare Tinubu’s past criticism with the present challenges of insecurity and economic hardship under his own administration. Online reactions ranged from sharp criticism to calls for urgent government action. One user commented, “Now the tables have turned,” while another noted the limited attention the original post received: “Only 136 bookmarks? If this was a tweet by PO, it would have attracted 100M bookmarks.”
Citizens’ frustration was evident, with commenters highlighting ongoing issues such as kidnappings, terrorist attacks, and rising inflation. One user wrote, “Oga drug lord, does Nigeria have concrete evidence of governance now? Terrorists and kidnappers are in Abuja. Has Nigeria failed as a state?”
Security analysts note that violence remains pervasive across the country. Reports from organizations such as ACLED and Global Rights indicate thousands of killings and abductions since Tinubu assumed office. Despite government claims of neutralizing several Boko Haram and bandit leaders, critics argue that the scale and brutality of attacks suggest worsening insecurity.
The public outcry underscores growing dissatisfaction with the government’s handling of security and governance, highlighting a stark contrast between Tinubu’s earlier criticisms and the current realities faced by Nigerians.