2027 elections, sole cause for surge in banditry, Boko Haram attacks- Senators
Some senators yesterday linked the current surge in banditry and Boko Haram activities to the 2027 elections.
Senators Sunday Karimi of the APC, Kogi West, and Danjuma Goje of the APC, Gombe Central, spoke during discussions of a motion of urgent importance on the numerous cases of Boko Haram and arm banditry, which was sponsored by Senator Shuaibu Isa Lau of the PDP, Taraba North. They urged the federal government to investigate the Boko Haram cases and the 2027 elections, pointing out that a similar pattern followed the 2015 elections.
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Senator Karimi said “In the last two weeks alone, several individuals from my senatorial district, up to 20, 25, even 30, have been kidnapped. You may recall that the governor of Borno State recently stated that the resurgence of Boko Haram has been linked to some disgruntled elements within the country, including some individuals in the military, who are allegedly collaborating with the insurgents. We must ask: why? What is the motive behind this? What do they stand to gain?
“Mr. President, you recently constituted a committee on national security, and I believe this matter must be thoroughly investigated. We cannot allow these disgruntled elements to destabilize the country for selfish political interests.
“We saw similar signs before the 2015 elections, where some individuals prepared for violence in case they lost at the polls. The same pattern appears to be emerging now as we approach the 2027 elections. These attacks may not be random, they may be coordinated efforts by those who feel they are losing political relevance and seek to plunge the country into chaos as a strategy to regain power by force.
“The panel you’ve set up must work closely with our security agencies to expose anyone collaborating with terrorists. These people must be unmasked and held accountable,’’
On his part, Senator Goje said: “ Mr. President, this isn’t an isolated incident. Crises are erupting across the country, from Karim Lamido to areas in Bauchi, such as Alkaleri, and beyond. We need to ask hard questions: Why now? Why this sudden surge in violence?
“I strongly support Senator Karimi’s call for a deeper investigation. We must determine whether these incidents are linked to the political buildup to 2027 elections. We cannot dismiss this as mere coincidence.
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Senate president, Godswill Akpabio, who lamented over the scenario also stated that ‘’as a people, we must ensure that such tragedies, where over 70 people are killed in a one incident, never happen again
“May the souls of the departed rest in peace. I urge the security agencies to act on the Senate’s advice deploy more personnel, set up surveillance systems, and take proactive measures.”
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