The 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has criticised President Bola Tinubu’s government for what he described as a lack of political will in tackling insecurity.

Kwankwaso made the remarks on Tuesday in Kano while unveiling the new 2000 Neighborhood Security Network established by the Kano State Government.

He urged President Tinubu to “rise to the occasion and act as Commander-in-Chief to address the country’s insecurity challenges.”

According to the NNPP national leader, the Nigerian military remains one of the most gallant forces, having served in global conflicts such as Darfur and Liberia.

However, he claimed that the government has failed to provide the support necessary for them to operate effectively.

“Today, many Nigerians are being killed innocently, and their killers go unpunished as if nothing happened.

“The government must apologise to Nigerians for its laxity in the fight against insecurity,” Kwankwaso said.

Reflecting on his tenure as Defence Minister, he added, “I know the strength of the Nigerian military. They are courageous. What they need is political will to do what is required.”

He noted that historically, the Nigerian military performed exceptionally well on international missions, often emerging with flying colours.

Kwankwaso stressed that President Tinubu must equip the military adequately to reverse the current security narrative.

Looking ahead to the 2027 elections, Kwankwaso revealed that, if elected president, he would recruit over one million military personnel.

He emphasised that any government that fails to protect lives and property has “woefully failed and has no business being in power.”

He further proposed that the federal government should integrate initiatives like the Kano Neighborhood Security Network into national security structures to boost morale and enhance collaboration in tackling insecurity.