Accord Party presidential candidate Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim has raised fresh concerns over Nigeria’s security situation, warning that the country could face a greater threat from ISIS-linked terrorists if President Bola Tinubu returns to office after the 2027 election.
Olawepo-Hashim made the remarks during an interview in Abuja, where he spoke about the spread of terrorism and banditry, particularly across parts of northern Nigeria. He described
Tinubu as a “national security risk” and argued that the country’s security challenges have evolved beyond isolated attacks into a broader threat to the authority of the Nigerian state.
“Nigeria is at risk of falling into the hands of ISIS if Tinubu returns to office,” he warned.
The Accord candidate claimed that more than 30,000 people had been killed by terrorism under the Tinubu administration. He also alleged that terrorists and bandits had extended their influence into rural communities across 17 of the 19 northern states. Arise News
According to Olawepo-Hashim, the situation has become even more concerning because some armed groups are allegedly operating forms of parallel authority in certain communities, including collecting taxes from residents. He said such developments pose a serious challenge to Nigeria’s territorial integrity and national sovereignty.
He argued that the crisis should no longer be viewed simply as a conventional security problem, saying the government must prevent armed groups from developing into alternative centres of authority within communities.
As part of his proposed solution, Olawepo-Hashim said he would establish a National Guard if elected president. He explained that the proposed force would form part of a wider restructuring of Nigeria’s internal security system and would focus on insurgency and other major threats beyond the capacity of the regular police. LEADERSHIP Newspapers
The politician has previously advocated for such a force, including in a 2019 policy proposal, describing it as an intermediate security structure between the military and police.
For Olawepo-Hashim, the bigger question is not simply how many terrorists security forces can eliminate, but whether the Nigerian government can maintain effective authority and protect citizens across every part of the country.
“Tinubu continuing in office is a national security risk.” — Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim shares his assessment of President Bola Tinubu and his administration.
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