In a recent interview on Symfoni TV, Samuel Memeh, National Chairman of the Democratic Leadership Alliance (DLA), spoke on Nigeria’s security situation, internal displacement, and the broader impact of insecurity on population distribution across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.…....
During the interview, Memeh stated, “In the northern states, about 40% to 60% of people are no longer living there.” He made the remark while discussing what he described as the worsening security challenges in parts of northern Nigeria and their effects on community stability and livelihoods.
He argued that rising insecurity has forced many residents to abandon their homes in affected areas, leading to significant demographic shifts. However, he did not provide official data or statistical sources to support the figures he cited during the interview.
Memeh linked the situation to broader governance failures, insisting that insecurity, economic hardship, and displacement are interconnected issues that require urgent and coordinated government response. He maintained that citizens in many rural communities are no longer able to farm or carry out normal economic activities due to safety concerns.
He further criticized what he described as inadequate policy responses from political leaders, arguing that both federal and state authorities have not done enough to address the root causes of insecurity and displacement. According to him, this has contributed to growing hardship and migration from affected areas.
The DLA chairman concluded by calling for stronger accountability from leaders and a renewed focus on restoring safety, stability, and economic activity across all regions of Nigeria, stressing that sustainable development cannot be achieved without addressing insecurity decisively.
