Former Governor Orji Uzor Kalu now the Senator representing Abia North has accused the political elite of backing Boko Haram to destabilise President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
The Senator recently wore a textile material with Tinubu’s name to the floor of the Senate.
He said, “The political class is behind Boko Haram. They are using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations. The political class includes the former governors, politicians, wealthy businesspeople, and top-ranking civil servants.
“People in the political class are the ones fuelling Boko Haram. This is a political war. Some of them aren’t after money—they’re after power. They want to tear down the system just to grab control, and that’s not how power should be acquired.
“The insecurity in Nigeria is politically induced. These individuals—politicians, businessmen, civil servants—are not just seeking financial gain. They’re looking to hijack political power.
“If we consider ourselves friends and patriots, we should care about the ordinary Nigerian. We must work together to build a better country.”
