Mercy Ipurwemoboere Uromi-Owu

Nigeria continues to grapple with a deepening crisis of insecurity that threatens both national stability and citizens’ safety. From terrorism and banditry to kidnapping and communal clashes, the situation has reached alarming levels. Recent comments by former United States President Donald Trump have reignited global conversations about Nigeria’s deteriorating security conditions. However, rather than addressing the concerns raised, many politicians within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) have responded with denial and defensiveness—an approach that does little to inspire confidence among Nigerians or the international community