KEY POINTS

• CUPP urges Nigerians to reject the APC in 2027 on account of insecurity.
• It criticizes APC for not addressing the rising terrorism and violence.
• Demands for an overhauled security architecture of the government.

The Coalition of United Political Parties (CUPP) has also urged Nigerians to vote out the APC in 2027 elections on the basis that the administration has not been able to address the country’s onerous insecurity, stated.

CUPP spokesperson Mark Adebayo in a statement condemned the January 12 massacre of 40 farmers in Borno State by the Islamic State West Africa Province(ISWAP), describing the incident as a tragic example of government’s inability to protect its citizens.

Escalating insecurity

The worsening insecurity in Nigeria, with ongoing terrorist attacks, kidnappings, and violence killing thousands and forcing millions to flee their homes according to Adebayo was the point he wanted to make.

However, despite huge investments into counter terrorism operations, he criticised the APC administration for failing to fulfil it duty to protect citizens wherever it invested.

‘The government has lost confidence because it cannot secure lives of Nigerians, it has lost lives and immeasurable losses,’ Adebayo said.

Change in leadership

But the CUPP also demanded a government that will overhaul security architecture and put in place effective measures to restore peace and stability.

Adebayo called on Nigerians to reject the APC at the 2027 polls, vowing that should the current administration remain in power beyond that year, the country will face dire consequences.

He said Nigeria deserved a leadership that places priority on security and the welfare of its people.

The coalition also expressed its condolences to the families of victims from the Borno State but called for immediate and decisive action to resolve the country’s security challenges.