Presidency Fires Back at ADC’s Abdullahi: Tinubu Has Done More for Security Than PDP in 16 Years

Bolaji Abdullahi, the African Democratic Congress (ADC) spokesperson, has been charged by the presidency for trying to distort the truth on Nigeria’s security situation.

Dada Olusegun, President Bola Tinubu’s Social Media Special Assistant, insisted that President Tinubu had accomplished more in his two years in government than the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), which Abdullahi was a minister under, accomplished in its sixteen years in power.

The assertion was made in reaction to a statement made by Abdullahi on Saturday, who said via his 𝕏 account that the increasing levels of insecurity in various regions of the nation are proof that Nigeria lacks a government.

“The massacre of innocent Nigerians, the raging insecurity, and the violent attacks in Kwara, Katsina, and other parts of the country are concrete proof that Nigeria has no government,” he said.

But Olusegun responded by accusing the former Minister of being dishonest in his contribution and trying to use reverse psychology to distort the facts.

The presidential adviser cited the Tinubu administration’s efforts since taking office, including increased security spending, ongoing military intervention, steps to expedite the establishment of state police, and the hiring of additional security personnel.

The initiatives are already showing benefits, he continued, and although recent incidents in some parts of the country are completely unacceptable, Abdullahi’s post is far from accurate.

While the recent attacks in some parts of the country are completely unacceptable, Olusegun wrote: “It will be dishonest, though not surprising, coming from you to compare the efforts of a President who has done more for the security sector in two years than the entire 16-year history of your former party, the PDP.

“For the record, President Tinubu has continued to take different approaches to solving our insecurity issues by building on the efforts of his predecessor, Late President Muhammadu Buhari, who degraded Boko Haram beyond recognition. This is in contrast to the dormant, uninspired, and directionless days of your party, which resulted in the tweet that you quoted.

An overview of some of the security initiatives taken by the administration of President Tinubu throughout the last two and a half years is provided below.

Spending on defense increased from N1.25 trillion in 2023 to N4.91 trillion in 2025, which helped to destroy significant terror cells and enhance interagency cooperation.

Over 160,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP members and their families have surrendered as a result of persistent military operations, which have produced quantifiable outcomes.

Furthermore, with numerous states having already started the program, President Tinubu has persisted in calling for the acceleration of local policing. To increase security at the local level, forest guards, mining marshals, and other security services have been implemented.

“President Tinubu authorized the construction of army depots in Osogbo and Ebonyi in order to decentralize recruitment and inspire more people to enlist in the military, which has been hailed as a positive development by all.”

According to the 2026 budget, there will be a major revision to the national security framework that will include a new counterterrorism philosophy that labels all armed non-state actors as terrorists.

While the National Commission for Almajiri and Out-of-School Children Education works to stop vulnerable youth from joining armed groups, new organizations like the Livestock Development Ministry seek to settle disputes between farmers and herders.

With five aircraft added to the Nigerian Air Force (two Diamond 62 surveillance planes, two T-129 ATAK helicopters, and one King Air 360 ER), equipment procurement has strengthened capabilities and allowed for over 8,665 missions and 15,915 flight hours.

As a result of these operations, between August 2023 and April 2025, 5,449 hostages were freed, 9,415 terrorists were neutralized, and over 3,159 suspects were arrested.

Additionally, by addressing underlying societal concerns and fostering community trust, these programs have helped to lessen the power of organizations like IPOB.

“Whether you like it or not, this attempt at revisionism will not mislead Nigerians who experienced both administrations.

“They perceive the effort, understand the procedure, and sense the gravity; the administration you are attempting to discredit today cannot match this.

“We won’t stand by and let you use reverse psychology to distort the facts. No, we won’t,