Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, on Thursday lamented what he described as “organised and orchestrated insecurity” in Nigeria, saying unnamed enemies were deliberately tormenting the country through terrorism, banditry and insurgency.
Akpabio spoke at the 14th National Caucus meeting of the All Progressives Congress at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
He urged party leaders to accommodate defectors and new members, warning against discrimination as the APC expands.
Akpabio told President Bola Tinubu and other party leaders that the worsening security situation had left many states grieving, while the party leadership must remain united to confront the challenges.
“We are very sad that people have decided to torment Nigeria with very serious, organised and orchestrated insecurity.
“So as we grow there will be envy, there will be jealousy, and with jealousy comes hatred, and with hatred comes challenges.
“So Mr. President, ours in this caucus today is to assure you that we are not only with you, we are also praying for you, praying for you to overcome the challenges of the day, and also praying for Nigeria,” said Akpabio.
The Senate President said the caucus aligned with states mourning losses from attacks, while commending Tinubu for securing the release of over 100 children kidnapped recently.
He appealed for the remaining children to be rescued and reunited with their families.
Akpabio said, “We align ourselves with states that are mourning as a result of the loss of lives occasioned by terrorists, by bandits and by insurgents.
“We thank the President for the release of over 100 children who were kidnapped very recently, and we pray to God to give him the ability and the enablement to release the remaining children to rejoin their families.
“We condole with members of the families who have lost their loved ones, including the armed forces, who lost their lives in the course of trying to protect not just those children, but protecting lives and properties in the country. May their souls rest in perfect peace.”
