Insecurity: Bode George Faults Adeboye’s Ultimatum to Service Chiefs

Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Bode George, has faulted the ultimatum issued by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, to Nigeria’s Service Chiefs over the country’s worsening insecurity.

Adeboye had earlier called on the Federal Government to give security chiefs a 90-day ultimatum to eliminate terrorists or resign from office, a statement that generated widespread debate across political and religious circles.

Reacting, Bode George argued that the cleric’s advice was directed at the wrong channel, insisting that responsibility for national security rests squarely with the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, and not the Service Chiefs alone.

According to him, while the concerns raised by Adeboye reflect the worsening security situation in the country, the proper channel for such an ultimatum should be the President, who appointed the Service Chiefs and holds constitutional authority over them.

He stressed that the President has the power to evaluate, direct, or replace security chiefs if they fail to deliver results, adding that accountability ultimately lies at the top of the security hierarchy.

George, who described himself as speaking from a security and leadership background, expressed deep frustration over the state of insecurity in the country, noting that widespread kidnappings, killings, and attacks have left citizens living in fear.

He referenced several recent abductions and violent incidents across the country as evidence of what he described as a deteriorating security environment, warning that Nigeria risks deeper instability if urgent action is not taken.

The PDP chieftain urged the Federal Government to convene a meeting of retired security chiefs, intelligence experts, and serving officers to develop a coordinated strategy to address insecurity. He suggested that with proper intelligence coordination and equipment, significant progress could be made within a short period.

George also criticised what he described as a lack of urgency in addressing security challenges, calling for stronger political will, improved inter-agency cooperation, and enhanced accountability within the security architecture.

He maintained that tackling terrorism and violent crime should remain the government’s top priority, warning that failure to act decisively would continue to endanger lives and undermine national stability.