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A chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), Adebayo Fabiyi, has criticized governors in Northern Nigeria over what he described as their inadequate response to the persistent security challenges affecting the region.
Speaking during an interview on SYMFONI TV, Fabiyi assessed the performance of President Bola Tinubu’s administration in the areas of security, governance, and economic management. He expressed concern about the continued wave of attacks, killings, kidnappings, and displacement of residents across several northern states, arguing that state governors have not shown the level of commitment required to address the crisis effectively.
According to Fabiyi, many northern governors have continued to support the federal government despite the worsening security situation in their states. He maintained that the governors should take a more proactive role in demanding stronger measures from the presidency to tackle the violence and humanitarian challenges confronting their communities.
During the interview, Fabiyi delivered a scathing assessment of the governors’ performance, stating, “The northern governors don’t know what they are doing. They should be ashamed of themselves.”
The ADC stalwart argued that the governors have failed to adequately represent and protect the interests of their citizens. He stressed that insecurity remains one of the most pressing issues facing Northern Nigeria and alleged that numerous communities continue to endure attacks from bandits, kidnappers, and other criminal elements while political leaders focus on personal and political agendas.
Fabiyi further emphasized that state governors should be more outspoken in seeking solutions to the security crisis rather than publicly aligning themselves with the federal government despite the ongoing challenges. He noted that the safety and welfare of citizens should take precedence over political considerations and reminded elected officials of their responsibility to safeguard the people who entrusted them with leadership.
He also criticized what he described as a lack of urgency among some state leaders, warning that public dissatisfaction could intensify if security conditions continue to deteriorate.
His remarks come amid ongoing national discussions about insecurity, with many stakeholders advocating stronger cooperation between federal and state authorities to combat banditry, terrorism, kidnapping, and communal violence. The comments are expected to generate reactions from political leaders as debates over governance, security, and the 2027 general elections continue.
