'You Lack Effective Leadership': Activist Deji Adeyanju Blasts President Tinubu Over Persistent Plateau Killings And National Insecurity

Activist Deji Adeyanju condemns President Tinubu and the APC over persistent killings in Plateau, citing a lack of effective leadership and poor governance.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 31, 2026, 3:27 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Politics Nigeria

A Crisis of Governance and Protection

The security situation in Plateau State has once again drawn the ire of civil society, with activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju labeling the federal government's response as a failure of core leadership. In a formal statement released on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, Adeyanju argued that the scale and frequency of the killings suggest that the current administration is unable to fulfill its primary constitutional mandate: the protection of lives and property. He noted that the recurring nature of these attacks, without a "clear resolution" or decisive military response, has left citizens feeling abandoned and vulnerable.

The Perception of "Weak Leadership"

Adeyanju’s critique extended beyond the immediate security failures to the broader perception of the Tinubu administration. He asserted that the conduct of the President and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) is creating a global impression that Nigeria lacks effective direction. "The conduct of the President... is sending a negative message to both citizens and the international community," Adeyanju stated. He warned that this perceived lack of authority is not only a domestic tragedy but a hindrance to national development, as insecurity continues to deter investment and fragment national unity.

Erosion of Public Trust

The activist highlighted that the persistent violence is systematically dismantling the bond of trust between the state and the governed. By failing to hold perpetrators accountable or prevent subsequent raids on rural communities, the government is, according to Adeyanju, fueling a narrative of state incapacity. He urged the authorities to move beyond "heartbreaking" rhetoric and implement concrete, decisive actions to halt the bloodshed. This call for action comes amid a chorus of similar criticisms from other opposition figures, including Peter Obi, who recently lampooned the government over the Jos killings.