PDP Condemns Tinubu Administration Over Nigeria's High Terrorism Ranking
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has launched a scathing criticism against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in response to Nigeria's placement in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index. The opposition party described this development as a stark indicator of the deteriorating security situation across the nation.
Nigeria's Alarming Position in Global Rankings
In a statement released on Thursday, the PDP highlighted that Nigeria has been ranked as the fourth most affected country by terrorism worldwide, trailing only Pakistan, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This ranking, according to the party, underscores a significant failure by the current administration to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerian citizens.
The report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP), revealed that Nigeria experienced the largest increase in terrorism-related deaths in 2025. Fatalities surged by 46 percent, rising from 513 in 2024 to 750 in 2025. This alarming statistic places Nigeria among the nations responsible for nearly 70 percent of global terrorism deaths, despite an overall worldwide decline in such incidents.
PDP's Accusations and Calls for Action
Reacting to the index, the PDP, through a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Ini Ememobong, accused the Tinubu government of showing indifference to the escalating violence plaguing the country. The party expressed deep concern over the administration's perceived lack of urgency in addressing the security crisis.
"It is most painful that those who promised to secure the country are wining, dining and dancing in a faraway land while terrorists continue to kill and kidnap citizens rampantly," the PDP stated. The opposition further asserted that the report merely mirrors the daily realities faced by Nigerians, who are now experiencing heightened insecurity compared to any other period in the Fourth Republic.
The PDP alleged that insecurity under the current leadership has transformed into a "trillion-naira economy," and urged the Federal Government to move beyond reactive measures. Instead, the party called for the adoption of a "whole-of-society approach" to tackle security challenges, emphasizing the need for both immediate cessation of attacks and long-term strategies to achieve sustainable peace.
"It needs reminding that the primary duty of every government is the protection of lives and property—a task that this administration has consistently failed glaringly," the statement added. The PDP also urged President Tinubu to leverage his political expertise to address the ongoing security crisis, noting growing frustration among Nigerians due to persistent killings and abductions nationwide.
Global Context and Nigeria's Security Landscape
Meanwhile, the IEP report noted that while global terrorism deaths decreased by 28 percent to 5,582 and total attacks dropped by nearly 22 percent, jihadist violence intensified in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Nigeria continues to confront a complex security environment, driven by insurgent groups such as Boko Haram and its factions, alongside rampant banditry and communal conflicts, particularly in the northern and central regions.
Security analysts have raised additional concerns over emerging threats, including armed groups like the Lakurawa faction, which further complicate the country's security challenges. This multifaceted crisis underscores the urgent need for comprehensive and effective security reforms to protect Nigerian citizens and restore stability.
