The former Lagos State All Progressives Congress (APC) spokesperson, Seye Oladejo, has cautioned political actors against exploiting Nigeria’s worsening security situation for partisan advantage, warning that such behaviour risks deepening national divisions and undermining ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability across affected regions.
He said terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping must be treated strictly as national security challenges requiring collective responsibility, stressing that no political party stands to benefit from the suffering of citizens as security agencies continue operations to contain violent criminal networks.
In a statement issued on Monday, Oladejo warned against the politicisation of insecurity, insisting that victims of attacks should serve as a reminder of the shared humanity of all Nigerians rather than become a basis for political contestation.
According to him, “the blood of innocent Nigerians does not carry party membership cards,” adding that every attack on any community represents an assault on the Nigerian state as a whole, regardless of the administration in power.
He maintained that the prevailing security situation demands unity of purpose rather than opportunistic politics, noting that patriotic leaders should focus on strengthening support for security agencies, enhancing intelligence sharing, encouraging community vigilance, and reinforcing national cohesion.
Oladejo further defended the current administration, arguing that President Bola Tinubu inherited long-standing and deeply entrenched security challenges that had built up over several years.
He said it was unrealistic to expect immediate resolution, but maintained that there were visible efforts aimed at strengthening the military, improving intelligence capabilities, modernising security responses, and confronting criminal networks across the country.
While acknowledging that significant challenges remain, he cautioned against what he described as a selective narrative that ignores progress while magnifying setbacks.
According to him, it is “both dishonest and irresponsible” to downplay gains made by security agencies while amplifying every incident for political mileage.
The former spokesperson added that some political actors appear more interested in the political implications of insecurity than in finding lasting solutions, alleging that such individuals tend to calculate electoral advantage from national tragedies rather than support collective efforts to address them.
As the 2027 general elections draw closer, Oladejo urged Nigerians to remain vigilant against attempts to convert insecurity into a political campaign tool, warning that national security must never be reduced to collateral damage in the pursuit of power.
He also called for restraint in public discourse and greater national unity, stressing that the country is at a critical moment that requires cooperation across political, ethnic, and religious lines.
According to him, this is not a time for divisive rhetoric or political profiteering, but a period for all Nigerians to stand firmly together against forces of violence and terror.