Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
A former Niger Delta agitator and self-styled General, Endurance Amagbein, popularly known as “Adaka Boro II,” has issued a passionate appeal for calm ahead of the 2027 general elections, urging Nigerians to stand with the Federal Government rather than allow political interests to deepen the country’s security crisis. Amagbein, a philanthropist and ex-freedom fighter, made the call in a statement issued to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday, June 28, 2026, through his media aide, Dudofa.
In the statement, Amagbein acknowledged the pain and plight of Nigerians, especially those who have lost loved ones or been abducted amid the escalating wave of banditry, kidnapping, and terrorism. He expressed empathy for the victims and their families but maintained that all hope is not lost, pointing to the collective efforts of security agencies to restore peace and stability across the country.
However, the ex-agitator placed the blame for the worsening insecurity squarely on the shoulders of political actors, alleging that some opposition politicians are deliberately fueling the crisis to weaponise it against President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda ahead of the 2027 elections. He lamented that some of the very individuals he accused of fanning the flames had previously benefited from the Tinubu administration but later turned against the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government out of selfish interests.
“Nigeria can only win the fight against insecurity when citizens stand with the Federal Government rather than fan the embers of discord,” Amagbein said. He urged Nigerians not to lose faith in the country but to join hands with the government in confronting those using insecurity as a weapon against the state. He expressed particular concern that even some community leaders have allegedly resorted to kidnapping and banditry, only to later blame the President for the insecurity they themselves helped to create.
Despite the challenges, Amagbein insisted that President Tinubu is not complicit in the crisis. He argued that the President’s sustained efforts to combat terrorism, banditry, and other criminal activities demonstrate his commitment to protecting innocent Nigerians and addressing the country’s security challenges. He noted that although the opposition continues to focus on insecurity, several terrorists and insurgent groups have been neutralised by security forces. However, he lamented that these successes often go unnoticed because, in his view, bad news spreads faster than good news.
Amagbein called on his supporters to remain steadfast in their backing of President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, urging that the President should be given more time to fix Nigeria. He also assured President Tinubu of his unwavering support, both now and in the future.
The statement comes just days after the Senate passed the landmark State Police Bill, a constitutional reform aimed at decentralising Nigeria’s policing structure to tackle rising insecurity. The bill, which President Tinubu transmitted to the National Assembly, now moves to the House of Representatives for concurrence before being sent to state assemblies for ratification. Amagbein’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment among some political and security stakeholders that the 2027 elections are already shaping the debate around security, with the opposition seeking to capitalise on public frustration while the government strives to demonstrate progress.
As Nigeria inches closer to the 2027 polls, the intersection of politics and security is likely to remain a defining theme, with figures like Amagbein warning against the exploitation of national tragedies for partisan gain.
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