In a striking turn of events, Senate Chief Whip Mohammed Monguno has openly rebuked the Bola Tinubu/Kashim Shettima administration, accusing it of failing in its fundamental duty to protect the lives and property of Nigerians—an obligation enshrined in the nation’s constitution.
Monguno, a prominent All Progressives Congress (APC) lawmaker representing Borno North, made the comments during a press briefing that has since stirred political ripples within and beyond the corridors of power.
With growing insecurity in the Northeast, especially from Boko Haram insurgents and other armed groups, the senator expressed deep frustration with what he described as the federal government’s “unacceptable” response to the crisis.
“Our people are no longer safe. They live each day in fear. A government that cannot guarantee the safety of its citizens has no legitimacy to govern,” Monguno declared, urging the Tinubu administration to step up or step aside.
Coming from a senior APC figure and legislative leader, the statement has been interpreted by analysts as a potential crack within the ruling party, especially as the security situation continues to deteriorate with no clear end in sight.
Monguno’s remarks reflect the sentiments of many Nigerians, particularly in the Northeast, who feel abandoned as violence escalates.
Observers say Monguno’s bold stance may mark the beginning of more internal criticisms against the presidency from within the APC, as frustrations over insecurity, economic hardship, and governance continue to mount.
With increasing public outcry and now dissent from within the party’s ranks, pressure is intensifying on the Tinubu/Shettima administration to act decisively—or risk a political backlash from both citizens and its own power base.
