Senator Abdul Ningi Faults Public Apathy For Persistent National Insecurity And Governance Failures

Senator Abdul Ningi admits leadership failure while urging Nigerians to demand more accountability to end poverty and insecurity in a recent interview.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 24, 2026, 4:16 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Peoples Gazette

A Call For Public Confrontation

Senator Abdul Ningi has issued a sharp rebuke to the Nigerian populace, suggesting that a lack of active citizenship is partly responsible for the country’s current crises. During a broadcast on Channels TV, the Bauchi Central representative argued that while citizens frequently lament the state of the nation, they rarely follow through by forcing the government to act. He maintained that until Nigerians are willing to confront their leaders directly regarding poor performance, the cycle of poverty and corruption will likely remain unbroken.

Admitting To Systemic Leadership Failure

In a rare display of legislative introspection, Ningi conceded that the political class, including himself, has failed to deliver the security and prosperity promised to the people. He noted that many politicians have spent excessive amounts of time on partisan politicking rather than addressing the core needs of their constituents. According to the lawmaker, admitting this failure is a necessary first step toward implementing any serious change in the nation’s administrative trajectory.

The Escalation Of Regional Violence

The Senator’s remarks were framed by a deteriorating security situation across several key states, including Borno, Plateau, and Benue. He pointed out that despite frequent debates within the National Assembly, the traditional strategy of merely tasking security agencies has proven insufficient. Ningi argued that the legislative and executive branches must look both backward and forward to devise entirely new strategies, as the current methods are clearly struggling to curb the rise in kidnappings and communal killings.