The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has said the United States (US) government’s advisory on the evacuation of non-emergency staff and their families from its embassy in Abuja due to a deteriorating security situation is an indication of the American government’s lost faith in President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
ADC, in a statement issued by the National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, stated that for a country like America to take such a step, after initial efforts at cooperation and engagement with the Nigerian government, shows a loss of confidence in the ability of the All Progressives Congress (APC) led Federal Government to guarantee safety and stability in the country.
“This is not a routine administrative decision. It is a verdict,” the party stated.
ADC regretted that, at a moment that demands urgency, focus, and leadership, the Nigerian government appears preoccupied with political manoeuvring ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“The president is so consumed by politics that he is increasingly losing sight of his primary responsibility, which is the protection of the lives of Nigerians,” the party stated.
It condemned the frequent and coordinated attacks across the North-West, North-Central, North-East, and the Middle Belt, resulting in communities being overrun, lives lost, and citizens left to fend for themselves.
“These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a sustained pattern,” the party said, noting that there were reports that, in some cases, warnings were issued ahead of attacks, but no effective preventive action was taken.
“From Plateau to Benue to Borno, the pattern has remained the same. The language of response has not changed, but the outcomes have not improved,” ADC stated, and said government reaction has always been statements, condolences, and assurances that such incidents will not happen again.
According to the party, the bravery of Nigerian soldiers is not in doubt, as they continue to serve with courage under extremely difficult conditions.
“The problem lies not with those on the frontlines, but with the system that is meant to support them,” it said, and regretted the death of Brigadier General Oseni Omoh Braimah and the brave soldiers in active service.
“It is a signal of deeper structural and leadership failures that must be urgently addressed,” the party demanded.
ADC told President Tinubu that as commander-in-chief, he has the ultimate responsibility for the direction and effectiveness of Nigeria’s security response.
The party further demanded that the president should refocus his administration on the primary responsibility of protecting lives and securing the country.
“This requires a clear reset of strategy, improved coordination, and measurable outcomes that Nigerians can see and trust.
“Certainly, the current approach, whatever it is, is not delivering results,” the party told Tinubu, and said he should have the humility to admit that he has failed.
“This is not about politics. It is about responsibility. It is about ensuring that the sacrifices of our soldiers are not in vain and that Nigerians can live without fear.
“Until there is a clear break from the current pattern, both Nigerians and the international community will continue to question the willingness of this government to meet its most basic obligation,” ADC reminded him.
