The Northern Elders Forum (NEF) has lamented over the high rate of
insecurity in the north, accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of failing
to tackle the situation.
In a statement on Sunday, Ango Abdullahi, convener of the forum, said the situation is getting worse by the day.
He
said the constant attacks by bandits and Boko Haram insurgents are
indications that the Buhari administration “has failed woefully” in
terms of security and welfare of citizens.
“Northern Elders Forum
(NEF) is alarmed at the rising insecurity of communities and their
properties in the North. 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,” the statement read.
“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.
Abdullahi said the north has never experienced this
level of insecurity, accusing Buhari of issuing threats and promises
that have no effect.As a responsible body, the forum has joined millions
of others in prayers and in giving advice and encouragement to all
authorities that have 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 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 in peaceful and responsible manner & it urges
governments to respect the rights of citizens to express their opinions
peacefully.”
Abdulahi said NEF is consulting other groups and
organisations which share its goals in order to come up with demands
from the government over the “unremitting assault” on the lives and
livelihood of northerners.
“The Forum reminds President Muhammadu
Buhari that provision of security and pursuit of economic welfare of
citizens are the only two constitutional responsibilities of the state
which all leaders must achieve,” the statement read.
“Our current
circumstances in the North clearly 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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