President Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration has been accused of sponsoring terrorism, following fresh claims made against top security officials in the federal government.
The allegation targets the presidency directly and also names the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle.
The accusation was made by Nigeria’s political commentator, Babatunde Gbadamosi, who described the Tinubu-led government as the “biggest sponsor of terrorism.”
He based his claim on what he said were rising casualty figures across different parts of the country despite repeated assurances on improved security.
Gbadamosi made the remarks in a post on X, where he openly criticised the continued stay of Ribadu and Matawalle in sensitive security positions.
According to him, the administration is running what he called a “terrorist government,” arguing that insecurity has worsened rather than improved since the officials assumed office.
He alleged that the current security situation reflects a deliberate campaign against Indigenous Nigerians. He claimed the alleged actions cut across religious and ethnic groups, while excluding only Fulanis, whom he suggested are being favoured under the present administration.
The political commentator further alleged that Ribadu and Matawalle have “known terrorist affiliations.” He argued that their retention in office raises serious questions about the government’s sincerity in addressing terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes nationwide.
Gbadamosi said keeping both men in office weakens public confidence in the administration’s capacity and willingness to tackle insecurity.
He maintained that national security cannot be effectively handled when officials facing such allegations remain at the centre of decision-making.
He also questioned President Tinubu’s identity and ethnicity, alleging that the president is known to possess Guinean citizenship.
According to him, an estimated 60 percent of Guinea’s population is Fulani, which he suggested could be influencing what he described as ethnically skewed governance in Nigeria.
As of the time of filing this report, the presidency has not issued an official response to the allegations.
