Suspend election campaigns, address insecurity first – Amaechi tells Nigerian Govt
Politics Suspend election campaigns, address insecurity first – Amaechi tells Nigerian Govt Published on April 28, 2026 By Roseline Nwosu googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has called on the Federal Government to suspend ongoing electioneering campaigns and urgently focus on tackling the rising insecurity across the country. Amaechi made the call while speaking on the state of the nation, stressing that the worsening security situation should be treated as a national emergency above political activities. According to him, “There can be no meaningful elections if citizens do not feel safe in their own communities.” googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); Urging the authorities to prioritize the protection of lives and property, he warned that continued political campaigns amid killings, kidnappings and rising unrest only deepen public frustration and distrust in government. The former minister added that restoring security should be the immediate focus before any serious political engagements leading to elections. Don't Miss Reps mandate INEC to restore suppressed State Constituencies in Ado, Okpokwu, Ogbadibo LGAs of Benue You may like FG tightens grip on school materials, introduces quality mechanism for textbooks Debt discount for airlines: Cut multiple taxes to provide real solution – CPPE tells Nigerian govt 2027: Atiku, Amaechi, others arrive Ibadan as opposition leaders hold National Summit Sanusi questions Nigerian Govt’s continued reliance on borrowing Nigerian Govt highlights economic reforms, seeks fair coverage from international media Tinubu approves 30% discount on airlines’ debt to Nigerian Govt