The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has blamed President Bola Tinubu for the recent bombings in Maiduguri, describing the attack as further evidence of worsening insecurity across the country.

In a press statement issued on March 17, 2026, and signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Comrade Ini Ememobong, the party said, “The recent multiple bombings in Maiduguri, resulting in at least 23 deaths and injuring more than 100 people, are another incontrovertible piece of evidence of the inability of the APC-led federal government to curb the growing insecurity in the country.”

The PDP criticised the administration of Tinubu, noting that insecurity has escalated despite earlier assurances by the governing party. According to the statement, “This bombing is an unfortunate addition to the numerous acts of grave insecurity that have occurred under the watch of President Bola Tinubu, who was the loudest campaign voice for the APC, promising to end insecurity immediately if his party is elected.”

The opposition party further argued that the situation has deteriorated over time, stating, “Sadly, 11 years later, insecurity has not only increased significantly in the Northeastern part of Nigeria; it has spread almost uncontrollably to many other parts of the country that were hitherto very safe and peaceful.”

The statement also accused the government of focusing on political matters rather than security concerns. It said, “Despite this glaring failure, the APC-led Presidency has devoted more time, energy, and resources to the task of political genocide against the opposition, instead of deploying the same to combat the growing insecurity that has become the lived reality and new normal of Nigerians.”

The PDP added, “There is no one, including the President, who will not agree that our country was safer in 2015 than it is today.”

While expressing sympathy with victims of the attack, the party urged a shift in strategy to address insecurity. It stated, “While we sympathise with the families who have been affected by this dastardly and most condemnable act, we call on the federal government to move beyond rhetoric in security matters and engage strategic stakeholders, especially community leaders, as part of a whole-of-society approach to combating insecurity.” (Arise news)

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