Nigeria’s Minister of Works, David Umahi, has voiced deep concern over the escalating security challenges across the country, suggesting a direct link to the upcoming 2027 general elections. Speaking during the inauguration of a road project in Gombe State on Thursday, the minister questioned the recurring pattern of heightened insecurity preceding electoral cycles.
Umahi stressed that security matters should never be turned into political tools or exploited for personal gain. He pointed out that it is troubling how violence and criminal activities intensify whenever elections draw near. The minister warned that those who orchestrate or benefit from such unrest will face divine justice.
“Those who take innocent lives under any pretense must remember that God sees everything, and He will repay accordingly,” Umahi declared.
The former Ebonyi State governor accused certain politicians of deliberately destabilizing the country’s security situation to gain an advantage in the 2027 polls. He cautioned that such individuals would encounter divine opposition in their quest for power.
“If anyone is complicit in creating insecurity just to seize power, God will stand against that person,” he added.
Despite the grim assessment, Umahi expressed optimism that the current phase of instability will eventually pass. He reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu and urged Nigerians to remain steadfast.
“We stand with the President, we pray for him, and we work alongside him. This difficult period will not last forever. By God’s grace, we will emerge victorious in the coming elections,” he concluded.