The relationship the Nigerian President enjoyed over the years from his northern allies may be threatened over the increasing insecurity in the North of Nigeria.
The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has decried the high rate of insecurity in the region, blaming Buhari for not stopping the situation.
The State on Sunday by the convener of the forum Ango Abdullahi said the insecurity in the north is getting worse daily.
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Reacting to the recent events of attacks by bandits and Boko Haram which has led to a score of fatalities, the elder said President Buhari has failed woefully in securing the lives of the citizens.
the statement read “Northern Elders Forum (NEF) is alarmed at the rising insecurity of communities and their properties in the North. The recent escalation of attacks by bandits, rustlers and insurgents leave the only conclusion that the people of the North are now completely at the mercy of armed gangs who roam towns and villages at will, wreaking havoc.
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“It would appear that the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and governors have lost control over the imperatives of protecting people of the North, a constitutional duty that they swore to uphold.
“The situation is getting worse literally by the day as bandits and insurgents appear to sense a huge vacuum in political will and capacity which they exploit with disastrous consequences on communities and individuals.”
Mallam Abdullahi said Buhari’s threats and promises have no effect, adding that the north has never experienced this level of insecurity.
“As a responsible body, the forum has joined millions of others in prayers and in giving advice and encouragement to all authorities that have the responsibility to protect our communities,” he said.
“It is now time to say, enough is enough. Our people are known for their patience and respect for constituted authorities, but all governments must be aware by now that all Northerners have been pushed to the wall.
“The forum is aware that some citizens are contemplating peaceful protests, which are their constitutional rights, to draw the attention of President Buhari and all levels of authority to the plight of people of the North.
“The forum urges all citizens to conduct themselves peacefully and responsibly, and it urges governments to respect the rights of citizens to express their opinions peacefully.”
Abdullahi also disclosed that the group would come up with demands from the government after consulting with other groups with similar goals.
He said, “The Forum reminds President Muhammadu Buhari that provision of security and pursuit of the economic welfare of citizens are the only two constitutional responsibilities of the state which all leaders must achieve.
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“Our current circumstances in the North demonstrate that President Buhari’s administration has woefully failed to achieve either. This is unacceptable.
“We demand an immediate and comprehensive improvement of our security in the North. We are tired of excuses and verbal threats which criminals laugh at, and our fellow citizens see as a clear failure of leadership which they see as part of them. Enough is enough.”
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