A Reckless Slap in the Face to Grieving Families: Our Blood Is Not a Political Calendar.
By Bala Salihu Dawakin Kudu
Democracy Newsline
Northern Bureau Chief
April 15, 2026
The recent statement by Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, suggesting that insecurity in Nigeria rises because “elections are approaching” and will subside afterward, is not only disturbing—it is profoundly dangerous.
*-It is dangerous because it normalizes violence.
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*-It is dangerous because it trivializes the suffering of Nigerians.
*-And most importantly, it raises serious questions about what those in power know—and what they are failing to do.
By linking insecurity to the electoral cycle, the Senate President has effectively admitted that:
*-There is a recognizable pattern to the violence.
*-There are identifiable actors behind these attacks.
*- There may even be predictable timelines for when such violence escalates and subsides.
*-If this is true, then the implication is clear: this is not random chaos. It is organized, calculated, and known.
What is most alarming is not just the statement itself, but the inaction it reveals.
If the leadership understands the pattern of killings and destruction, why are Nigerian communities still under siege? Why are citizens left vulnerable? Why are security forces continually reacting instead of preventing?
Knowledge without action is not leadership—it is negligence.
A Deeply Insensitive Narrative
To describe mass killings, kidnappings, and bombings as mere “distractions” from the administration’s achievements is an insult to every grieving family.
These are not political inconveniences. These are human lives—cut short, shattered, and ignored.
Nigeria’s pain cannot be reduced to a footnote in political messaging.
The Questions That Demand Answers:-
If the Senate President—and by extension the government—knows that insecurity is “sponsored” and tied to political cycles, then Nigerians deserve clear answers:
*-Who are the sponsors of this violence?
*-What mechanisms are enabling these attacks?
*-Why has decisive action not been taken to dismantle these networks?
If those in power understand the “playbook,” then it is their duty to destroy it—not explain it away.
The National Assembly, under the leadership of Godswill Akpabio, has a constitutional responsibility:
*-That responsibility is not fulfilled through speculation or justification of insecurity.
*-It is fulfilled through accountability, investigation, and decisive legislative action.
*-Nigerians do not need explanations for why they are dying. They need solutions that ensure they live.
A Call for Responsibility
In light of these statements, we call on the Senate President to either:
*-Provide concrete evidence and take immediate action against those responsible, or
*-Accept that such remarks undermine public trust and step aside in the interest of national accountability.
*-Anything less signals complicity—whether through action or silence.
To the citizens of this nation:
*-your lives are not tied to election cycles. Your safety is not a political reward to be granted after votes are cast.
*- Leadership must be held accountable—not just at the ballot box, but in moments like this, when words reveal deeper truths.
*-The administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu must understand that security is not negotiable. It is the most basic duty of government.
If those in power cannot guarantee it, then Nigerians must begin to ask whether they deserve to remain in power at all.
Our demand is simple:
*- If you know the sponsors—expose them.
*-If you know the system—dismantle it.
*-If you hold power—use it to protect lives, not explain away deaths.
Nigeria deserves better. 🇳🇬⚖️
#EndTheKillings #AccountableLeadership #SecureNigeriaNow
(DEMOCRACY NEWSLINE NEWSPAPER, APRIL 15TH 2026)
