President Bola Tinubu has alleged that political opponents are attempting to exploit Nigeria’s worsening security situation to undermine his administration and push him out of office ahead of the 2027 elections.
The president made the remarks on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting with a Plateau State delegation led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, following recent deadly attacks in parts of Jos.
Speaking firmly, Tinubu said he remains unmoved by criticism and political pressure, describing himself as a “very stubborn politician” who intends to seek re-election despite ongoing insecurity challenges across the country.
“You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me,” Tinubu said during the meeting.
He added that he would not be distracted by political narratives surrounding the security crisis, insisting that his focus remains on governance and continuity.
“But I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term,” he said.
The president urged Plateau leaders to return home and convene broad consultations aimed at restoring peace in the state, stressing the need for urgent implementation of existing security recommendations.
He specifically referenced a white paper on previous attacks, calling on state stakeholders to revisit and enforce its recommendations as part of long-term peace efforts.
Tinubu also indicated that his administration would work with the National Assembly on the creation of state police, describing it as a potential solution to Nigeria’s persistent security challenges.
“The leaders will go back home and summon the leadership meeting… take that white paper and agree to implement it,” he told the delegation.
Nigeria has witnessed a surge in insecurity in recent months, particularly in parts of the North, where killings, kidnappings, and attacks on security personnel have intensified, raising fresh concerns over national stability.
