Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Chief Bode George, has criticised the 90-day ultimatum issued to Nigeria’s Service Chiefs by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Enoch Adeboye, over the country’s worsening insecurity.
Adeboye had recently urged the Federal Government to compel security chiefs to eliminate terrorists within 90 days or step down, a statement that sparked widespread debate on national security responsibility and accountability.
Reacting in a statement on Friday, George argued that the cleric’s directive was misdirected, insisting that accountability for insecurity rests primarily with the Commander-in-Chief, President Bola Tinubu, not the Service Chiefs.
According to him, the military hierarchy operates on a clear command structure where strategic decisions and ultimate responsibility lie with the Presidency, which appoints and supervises the nation’s security leadership.
George said it was improper to place a strict deadline on military heads without a corresponding executive framework from the Federal Government, warning that such expectations could disrupt coordination within the security system.
He likened the situation to an outsider giving directives to newsroom editors instead of the chief editor, stressing that responsibility must follow authority.
The PDP chieftain further argued that if Nigeria’s security architecture is underperforming, the President has the constitutional power to demand results or replace the Service Chiefs.
He expressed concern over rising cases of kidnapping and violent attacks across the country, describing the situation as unacceptable and deeply troubling.
George also called for an urgent national security summit involving retired security chiefs, serving officers, and intelligence experts to review Nigeria’s counter-insurgency strategy.
He urged the government to strengthen intelligence gathering, improve inter-agency coordination, and ensure faster, more decisive responses to insecurity.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenges require coordinated leadership from the top, adding that political distractions should not overshadow urgent national security concerns.
George concluded by stressing that the protection of lives and property remains the government’s core responsibility under the Constitution, calling for immediate and decisive action to restore public confidence.
