Opposition Slams Tinubu as Nigeria Ranks 4th in Global Terrorism Index 2026

The Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come under fresh criticism following Nigeria’s ranking as the fourth most impacted country by terrorism globally in the Global Terrorism Index 2026.

In a press statement issued on March 19, the National Publicity Secretary of the opposition, Ini Ememobong, accused the administration of failing in its primary responsibility to protect lives and property, describing the situation as deeply troubling.

The report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace, revealed that Nigeria and four other countries accounted for nearly 70 percent of global deaths from terrorism. It also noted that Nigeria recorded one of the largest increases in terrorism-related fatalities.

Reacting to the findings, Ememobong said the ranking reflects the “daily lived reality” of Nigerians, who he claimed are experiencing worsening insecurity across the country. He alleged that under the current administration, insecurity has become widespread and increasingly entrenched.

The opposition spokesman criticised what he described as the government’s reactive approach to security challenges, urging authorities to adopt a more comprehensive, “whole-of-society” strategy to address the crisis.

He called for immediate measures to halt attacks and lay the foundation for long-term peace and stability, stressing the need for both short-term security interventions and sustainable solutions.

Ememobong also appealed to the President to leverage his political experience to tackle the situation, warning that Nigerians are increasingly frustrated by persistent killings and kidnappings.

The statement adds to growing public discourse on insecurity in Nigeria, as stakeholders continue to demand more decisive action from the government to curb terrorism and restore safety nationwide.