The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called on the federal government to confront Nigeria’s worsening insecurity with the same urgency it displayed in responding to the recent coup attempt in the Benin Republic.
On Sunday, soldiers in Benin announced a takeover of government, but within hours the presidency confirmed that President Patrice Talon was safe and that loyal forces were regaining control. Nigeria also assisted by deploying the Air Force to conduct combat patrols over Cotonou, the capital.
In a statement issued Monday, Bolaji Abdullahi, ADC’s national publicity secretary, commended Nigeria’s swift intervention to defend constitutional order in a neighboring country. However, he stressed that such military action abroad must comply with constitutional provisions, noting that deployment outside Nigeria requires National Assembly approval.
The ADC spokesperson criticized the government’s sluggish response to domestic crises, saying communities continue to suffer from banditry, terrorism, and violent crime. He warned that while Nigeria can act decisively beyond its borders, its inability to do so at home undermines trust and leaves citizens vulnerable.
“If Nigeria could respond decisively to threats across our borders, why has it failed to act with similar urgency at home?” Abdullahi asked.
He emphasized that safeguarding democracy begins with protecting Nigerian lives, restoring security, and rebuilding confidence between citizens and the state. According to him, the best defense against military takeovers is good governance that improves livelihoods and respects opposition voices.
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