In a recent statement, Bashir Ahmad, a former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, argued that former President Goodluck Jonathan should not bear the full weight of blame for the Boko Haram insurgency during his tenure. Ahmad emphasized that ensuring national security is not the exclusive responsibility of any single administration.
According to Ahmad, securing Nigeria demands a collective effort that goes beyond governmental action. He stressed that community involvement is crucial, with citizens, traditional rulers, religious bodies, and individuals all playing essential roles in safeguarding the nation.
Taking to social media platform X, Ahmad shared his perspective: “Even at the peak of the Boko Haram crisis, I refrained from attributing all fault to President Jonathan’s government. My conviction has long been that community security cannot solely depend on the government. Security is a shared obligation, requiring each citizen’s active engagement and dedication.”
He elaborated that while governments provide leadership and allocate resources, the broader community must also contribute. Traditional institutions, religious leaders, and ordinary citizens all have significant parts to play in maintaining peace and order.
Ahmad called on Nigerians to assist security agencies by offering credible intelligence and denying safe spaces to criminals. “We must back our security forces with reliable information and refuse to harbor lawbreakers. Only through a collective effort and a mutual sense of duty can we achieve lasting peace and ensure a safer future for our communities and our country,” he concluded.