Senator Orji Uzor Kalu (Abia, APC) has accused top Nigerian politicians of backing Boko Haram to unsettle President Bola Tinubu’s administration.
Kalu, a former governor of Abia State, told Channels Television’s Politics Today on Monday, that the resurgence of the terrorist group was politically motivated and orchestrated by power-hungry individuals within the corridors of power.
Without mentioning names, Kalu said “the political class is using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations.”
He simply said politicians, wealthy businesspeople, and top-ranking civil servants with specifically announcing any names as those behind the current surge in terrorism.
“This is a political war. Some of them aren’t after money—they’re after power. They want to tear down the system just to grab control, and that’s not how power should be acquired,” he said.
He said the insecurity in Nigeria was a deliberate orchestration by influential figures discontented with the current state of governance.
“The insecurity in Nigeria is politically induced. These individuals—politicians, businessmen, civil servants—are not just seeking financial gain. They’re looking to hijack political power,” he added.
He calked for unity and patriotism among Nigerians, emphasising the need to uplift the nation instead of sabotaging it for selfish gain.
“If we consider ourselves friends and patriots, we should care about the ordinary Nigerian. We must work together to build a better country,” he urged.
