The All Progressives Congress (APC) has cautioned the African Democratic Congress (ADC) against what it described as the “politicisation of insecurity” in the country.
In a statement released on Monday night, APC National Publicity Secretary, Barrister Felix Morka, condemned comments attributed to the ADC following the killing of worshippers in Malumfashi, Katsina State.
The ADC had accused the Bola Tinubu-led administration of handling insecurity with “kid gloves,” while also demanding a state of emergency in Katsina and Zamfara States. It further criticised President Tinubu for frequently travelling abroad despite worsening attacks by bandits.
Responding, the APC described the opposition’s remarks as “insensitive and opportunistic,” stressing that national tragedies should unite, rather than divide Nigerians.
“It is a thing of national tragedy when innocent and law-abiding citizens are cut down by forces of terror. This is not the time for partisan politics,” the statement read in part. “The ADC’s attempt to exploit grief for cheap political points is in very bad taste.”
The ruling party insisted that President Tinubu has shown consistent commitment to national security, pointing to recent military gains, such as the capture of Boko Haram founder’s son and senior Ansaru leaders during joint Nigeria–Chad operations.
Morka further accused the ADC of “peddling falsehood and propaganda,” which, he said, contributed to its poor performance in recent by-elections.
He maintained that the Tinubu administration is actively tackling insecurity through the deployment of special forces, the use of advanced technology, regional intelligence-sharing partnerships, and community-based interventions.
“The President remains focused on safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerians, and no amount of opposition propaganda will distract this government from its mission,” the APC concluded.
