Former Chief Of Army Staff, Lt. General Tukur Buratai, asserted that the political class was responsible for creating insecurity in Nigeria. Speaking at the 2023 National Public Service Lecture and the 65th anniversary of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association, Buratai emphasized that only strong political will could eliminate this insecurity.
In his lecture on "Public Service and the Imperatives for National Security in Nigeria," Buratai addressed his removal as Chief Of Army Staff during the previous administration. He suggested that his removal may have been driven by personal biases rather than a fair evaluation of his performance.
Buratai criticized the National Assembly's calls for the service chiefs' removal and President Muhammadu Buhari's response, which he interpreted as an attempt to undermine democracy. He argued that the political class was responsible for the insecurity experienced in Nigeria since 2009 and urged political actors to demonstrate strong political will in addressing these issues.
Additionally, Buratai called for political actors and public servants to uphold accountability, fulfill campaign promises, and work for the people's best interests, addressing the erosion of public confidence in politicians.
