“Stop Politicising Security” – Umahi Urges Politicians

Dave Umahi

The Minister of Works, David Umahi, has warned against politicising insecurity in Nigeria. He recently had his say during a town hall meeting organised by the Gombe State Government shortly after the official unveiling of the proposed Gombe Super Highway project.

Insisting that the security challenges facing the country did not originate under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, Umahi criticised the obvious attempt by some politicians to use insecurity as a political tool, particularly ahead of elections.

He added that security is a collective responsibility and should not be reduced to partisan politics.

His words, “When people talk about insecurity, especially extreme politicians, and insult the President as if insecurity just started within the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is very unfortunate.

Security is the job of everyone. Security should not be politicised. Why is it that anytime we are approaching elections, there is heightened insecurity? It is very unfair. Anyone who takes the life of another person under any guise, God is watching.

If anyone has a hand in insecurity because the person wants power, God will resist such a person. We stand with the President, we pray for him, and this phase will pass. We will overcome.

I am delighted that Gombe is an APC state. I am proud of the leadership of Governor Inuwa Yahaya and proud of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The achievements of the APC government give us confidence that we are moving in the right direction.

We have witnessed remarkable achievements by the governor, and I commend him for his efforts. Nigeria is one united country, and we must continue to work together for development.”

WOW.