The African Action Congress (AAC) has condemned the Bola Tinubu-led government for its military intervention on fleeing coup plotters in the Republic of Benin.
In a statement on Tuesday, AAC National Publicity Secretary Rex I. Elanu said the move exposes the government’s selective use of power.
“Nigerians are being kidnapped, killed, and terrorised with near-total impunity, yet the same state demonstrates flawless coordination and lethal efficiency when it serves regime or foreign interests,” the party said.
The AAC argued that the attacks reveal a government that prioritises elite convenience over citizens’ lives, highlighting failures in domestic security and protection. “Nigeria does not lack capacity; it lacks commitment to the lives of its own people,” the statement said.
The party urged Nigerians to resist the government’s neglect, calling for organized civic action to reclaim the country.
It also expressed solidarity with the people of the Republic of Benin and condemned attempts to destabilise neighbouring states.
“Nigeria belongs to its people. The time has come to organize, resist, and take it back,” the AAC declared.
