The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) and the Allied People's Movement (APM) urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts against insecurity on Wednesday [1].
This joint call for action highlights the persistent instability within the region, where the state struggles to maintain order against non-state armed groups. The pressure from these political organizations suggests a growing urgency to stabilize the country to ensure public safety and political continuity.
In statements issued in Abuja, the groups specifically identified banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping as the primary threats to national security [1, 2]. They said the Federal Government of Nigeria must deploy more effective strategies to neutralize these threats and protect citizens across the country [1].
The appeal coincided with the issuance of Eid-el-Kabir messages, using the holiday occasion to pivot toward the critical need for peace and security [1]. The groups said that the rising tide of violence requires a more aggressive and coordinated response from federal authorities [2].
By targeting three specific categories of crime—banditry, terrorism, and kidnapping—the IPAC and APM are signaling that the current security architecture is insufficient [1]. The organizations said that the prevalence of these crimes continues to undermine the social and economic fabric of the nation [2].
While the groups did not propose specific legislative changes, their collective voice represents a significant portion of the political spectrum in Abuja [1]. They said the government must prioritize the safety of lives and property to prevent further escalation of the crisis [2].
“The Inter-Party Advisory Council and the Allied People's Movement urged the Nigerian government to intensify efforts against insecurity.”
The coordinated demand from IPAC and APM indicates that insecurity in Nigeria has moved beyond a purely military concern to a central political liability. By issuing these demands during a major religious holiday, these political bodies are leveraging public sentiment to pressure the federal government into visible, decisive action against armed groups.
