The Arewa Youth Assembly (AYA) has called on Nigerians to reject divisive tendencies and the “embers of hate” that can undermine national unity.
Speaking at a Democracy Day celebration rally in Abuja on
Friday, Mohammed Aboki, deputy speaker of the north-central zone of the
assembly, warned against the politicisation of insecurity, adding that national
security is a collective responsibility.
“We call on all Nigerians to say no to divisive tendencies
and focus on the strength that unites us,” he said.
“Nigerians must put to shame the embers of hate and rally
behind our security architecture to put a permanent end to insecurity.
“Security is not a northern problem or a southern problem.
It is Nigeria’s problem, and it demands Nigeria’s collective response.”
Aboki said the country’s 27 years of uninterrupted
democratic rule were made possible by the sacrifices of security personnel and
called for greater public support for the nation’s security architecture.
He added that Nigeria would overcome insecurity through
collaborative efforts among citizens and security agencies.
Aboki commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting the
armed forces and security agencies in strengthening the country’s security
framework.
Also speaking, Collins Eshiofeh, convener of Nigeria
Citizens Watch for Good Governance, urged Nigerians to rally behind the
country’s service chiefs.
Eshiofeh said those seeking to exploit insecurity for
partisan gain are doing a disservice to the country and to security personnel
who have paid the ultimate price in defence of the nation.
“We demand clearly and without equivocation that the
nation’s security must not be politicised,” he said.
“Those who seek to weaponise insecurity for political gain
do a grave disservice to this nation and to the memory of every soldier, police
officer, and intelligence operative who has laid down their life in service.
“Nigerians must put to shame the embers of hate and rally
behind our security architecture to put a permanent end to insecurity.”
Eshiofeh added that the service chiefs should not be made
“pawns in partisan games”, describing them as patriots and guardians of the
country’s democracy.
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