Musa Kwankwaso, a former Minister of Defence and the Presidential candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP) in the 2023 general elections, asserted that the military possesses the capability to resolve the ongoing security crisis in Nigeria if adequately motivated.
Kwankwaso made these remarks during an interaction with journalists following the NNPP National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja. He stressed that while it is primarily the responsibility of the Federal Government to tackle the security challenge, Nigerians also have a vital role to play by providing essential information to security agencies.
Drawing on his experience as a former Minister of Defence and Chief Security Officer of Kano State for eight years, Kwankwaso emphasized that addressing the security challenge now rests squarely on the shoulders of the federal government. He highlighted the necessity for a robust response, asserting that the current situation demands the involvement of the Nigerian military, as anything less would be insufficient.
Expressing concern over the severity of the crisis, Kwankwaso described the dire consequences, including the inability of people to engage in farming activities due to insecurity and the abduction of children by criminals and bandits on a daily basis.
As the national leader of the NNPP, Kwankwaso stated that his party has a viable strategy to tackle the security problem and other challenges facing the country, provided they are given the opportunity by Nigerians. He positioned the NNPP as the only beacon of hope for the Nigerian populace, criticizing both the All Progressives Congress (APC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for their perceived failures in addressing the needs of the people.