Saraki urges Buhari to seek foreign assistance over insecurity

 

A former Senate President, Bukola Saraki, has implored President Muhammadu Buhari to seek help in the war against terrorism and insurgency.

This was contained in a statement issued by Saraki on Tuesday, April 27.

“It is obvious that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government need help,” Saraki noted.

The former Governor also bemoaned the disturbing rate of insecurity in various parts of the country, especially in Anambra, Kaduna, Yobe, Niger, and Lagos States where acts of violence were reported in one day.

“Hour after hour; breaking news after breaking news, we saw numerous unacceptable reports of violence, kidnapping, terrorism, and the systematic breakdown of law and order in many parts of the nation. This should not be so,” he said.

He noted that the present security situation in the country was proof that the Federal Government has been overwhelmed and needed assistance from all.

“As we reel from the multiple tragedies, my family and I will continue to pray for all the affected families and communities. We will lend them our full support as we all bind together to get past this difficult time. May God grant them the fortitude and strength.

“However, it is obvious that President Muhammadu Buhari and the All Progressives Congress (APC) government need help. They have been overwhelmed by the situation and they sure need assistance from all.

“In this regard, I urge Mr. President to seek help wherever it can be found. This matter has gone beyond what the government can handle alone. The President should know that calling for help in our present situation is not a sign of weakness.”

The former senate president, therefore, urged the government to seek help wherever it could be found, saying the issue has gone beyond what it could handle alone.

Saraki also advised the President to call upon leaders of the private sector, development partners, and friends of the nation in the international community, among others to find solutions to the problem.

According to him, the meeting should hold expeditiously and be followed by immediate actions, while the government should recognise that it is not the time to play politics with the lives of Nigerians.