Bolaji Abdullahi, the National Publicity Secretary of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has called on President Bola Tinubu to dismiss National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu if the president has no confidence in his capacity to address Nigeria’s security challenges.
Abdullahi’s remarks came in response to Tinubu’s decision to appoint Major General Adeyinka Fadewa (retired) as Special Adviser on Homeland Security. The president cited Fadewa’s impressive service record, strategic acumen, and notable contributions to Nigeria’s national security framework as reasons for the appointment.
In his reaction, Abdullahi argued that the term “homeland” is more appropriate for nations like the United States, Germany, Israel, or Palestine. He contended that such a designation holds little relevance in the Nigerian context.
Taking to his X account, Abdullahi wrote: “President Tinubu has just appointed a Major General as ‘Special Adviser on Homeland Security.’ The term ‘homeland’ is ideological and historically rooted. It makes sense in contexts like the United States, Germany, Israel or Palestine. In Nigeria, it is largely meaningless.”
He further stated: “If the President no longer has confidence in his National Security Adviser, he should simply replace him, not create a new office with a copycat title.”