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What experience and plans qualify you to lead Nigeria and address insecurity and the cost of living? I have the experience to lead this country, and that is what Nigeria needs now. I have done this work before. Nigerians elected me Vice President twice, in 1999 and 2003, and in g…
What will you do to protect votes from rigging and vote-buying? Thank you. I ask only that you protect that vote once you cast it. Votes will count if they are protected by those who cast them, so please take seriously the responsibility of sa…
Your party, the ADC, supports the establishment of state police but has also warned against political interference and the rushed implementation of the reform. If elected President, what specific safeguards would you put I support state police. I have said this before: the fear of abuse by governors is real, but that same fear applies to the Federal Police today, and it has not stopped us from kee…
What will you do differently to tackle insecurity and corruption in high places? My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, your community in Ughelli South LGA, Delta State included. Here is what I am committed to doing differently. I will set…
What specific steps and timeline will you take to secure Chibok's farms and revive the local economy for jobs? On securing farming communities in Chibok, Damboa and Sambisa, my plan to make farming safe covers every part of Nigeria, Borno included. I will treat farmer security as a core pi…
Will you hold police accountable for misconduct? Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within the police and other security services, as part of my broader plan to strengthen the r…
What is your plan to deal with banditry and kidnapping in the North West? My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command,…
Dear Mr. President, I would like to ask you two or three important questions. First, what plans and strategies has your administration put in place to address the security challenges affecting the Northern region of Nigeria, particularly the insecurity that continues to threaten the lives and liv On insecurity in the North, my plan covers every part of Nigeria, the North West and other northern states included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Spec…
1. How is you going to tackle the issue of security that has been worrying the northern part of Nigerians for some years ? 2. We are facing a very cost of living situation which has been very difficult for us to solve, how will you manage this situation 3. ⁠very high cost of building m On security in the north, I have said plainly that the occupation of Nigerian communities across parts of the North East, North West and North Central by bandits and terrorists, w…
Good evening sir I have one question: If God grants you the presidency of Nigeria, how will you address the issue of insecurity? Secondly, how will you handle the plight of people suffering from poverty? Thirdly, what will you do about the police officers who have completed 35 years of service—we s On security, my plan covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly tr…
Good day, Sir. 🇳🇬 As a concerned Nigerian whose father is a serving police officer, I would like to know your plans for improving the welfare, salaries, and pension scheme of junior-ranking police officers. Also, what are your plans to tackle insecurity and restore peace across Nigeria? May God bles On tackling insecurity and restoring peace, my plan covers every part of Nigeria. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, m…
Your Excellency, I support your vision for a better Nigeria, but I would like to ask a question based on the realities many young Nigerians face today. I currently serve in Sokoto, where insecurity is a serious concern. Many young people are also struggling with unemployment, rising living costs a On insecurity, my plan covers every part of Nigeria, Sokoto included. I will set up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, m…
Will you restore the dignity of the police force and reform policing in Nigeria? On police reform, I am committed to reforming and reorienting the police into a true public service, moving away from a colonial-style, regime-protection force toward a citizen-fo…
What will you do to improve police pensions, housing, salaries, and welfare for officers and veterans? On police welfare, I have said that from day one we would reform security institutions with improved funding and enhanced welfare. My Policy Document sets out a Special Presidenti…
What will you do about insecurity, power supply, and protecting votes on election day? On insecurity, I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the respo…
How will you protect votes from manipulation and improve security in areas like the northeast? On protecting your vote, I have said that results should be collated at the State Collation Centers based only on results already electronically transmitted to the iREV from the L…
Why did the multinational joint task force with Cameroon, Chad and Niger become dormant, and how will you revive and expand this regional military cooperation? On strengthening military partnership with neighbouring countries, I am committed to establishing joint security task frameworks between neighbouring countries facing similar thre…
Will you announce police recruitment and how many officers will you hire from your first day in office? On police recruitment, I will increase the number of police officers nationwide. My goal is to meet the international standard of one police officer for every 450 citizens, so you…
How will you ensure votes are protected and counted during elections? On protecting your vote, I believe that every vote must count. I have said that protecting votes at the Polling Units level is vital for the coming elections, and that for us to h…
What is your plan to tackle insecurity and help internally displaced persons across Nigeria? My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria. On the question of insecurity driving people from their homes, here is what I have committed to. I will set up Anti-Band…
What will you do about insecurity and banditry in the North, and improve cross-border trade? On insecurity in the North, my plan covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I will set up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up…
What will you do about insecurity, youth unemployment, and poor education in communities like Geidam? On security, my plan covers every part of Nigeria, Geidam and Yobe State included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command,…
What specific, measurable steps will you take to end banditry, kidnapping and terrorism in Northern Nigeria? On ending banditry and terrorism in the North, I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile pe…
What will you do to tackle insecurity, banditry, and kidnapping across Nigeria? On security, I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command, made up of highly trained, mobile personnel, to strengthen the respons…
What will you do to improve police welfare and working conditions, and will you create a separate police pension scheme? Thank you for raising this, because it matters to every officer who puts on that uniform each day. My plan is to reform the police into a true public service, moving away from a c…
How would you cut off bandits' supply lines and use technology to track and act against them? I hear your frustration, and I share it. Let me tell you what I am determined to do. On cutting off bandits' supplies, I am committed to disrupting the financial flows that sustai…
How will security forces work together across state lines to fight insecurity? I want to adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions, so we get faster responses and stronger intellig…
Will you do anything about police misconduct? Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within police and other security services. This is part of my wider plan on insecurity, which…
What is your stance on the military, and what will you do to improve their welfare and support? Let me be clear: I have said that we must care enough for the men and women who put their lives on the line for our sake, and I honour the sacrifice of the family of the bereaved…
What will you do to stop police bribery and address retired officers’ pension and PenCom issues? Thank you for raising both of these, let me take them one at a time. On police officers and bribery, my commitment is to reform and reorient the police into a true public service,…
How will you ensure votes are protected and 2027 elections are credible? I want you and your family to know that I remain focused on building a Nigeria where every vote truly counts. I have said that protecting votes at the Polling Units level is vital…
What steps will you take to stop the APC from rigging the election? Let me tell you plainly what I have said on this, because it matters as much as any other issue in this election. I have told President Tinubu and his administration that they mus…
How will you ensure ordinary Nigerians are as protected as oil and gas assets? I believe securing the lives and property of Nigerians is just as important as securing our national oil and gas assets. I am not comfortable with a situation where huge sums go i…
What is your plan to improve security in the oil sector? Securing our national oil and gas asset is as pivotal as securing the lives and property of Nigerians. I am not comfortable with a situation where government commits tens of trill…
Will you do anything about misconduct in the police? Yes. I will push for an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within police and other security services. This sits alongside my plan to set up Anti-Banditr…
How will you improve coordination between security agencies across states? I want to adopt a firehose principle for security coordination, driving continuous, high-volume coordination across jurisdictions so we get faster responses and stronger intellige…
What will you do about banditry and kidnapping in the North West? My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command,…
How will you tackle insecurity in Nigeria, especially in the North West? My plan to tackle insecurity covers every part of Nigeria, the North West included. I am committed to setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command,…
What is your plan for Nigeria's borders? I will open our borders and make sure modern technology is used so that trade movements along them do not carry the vectors of insecurity. Border protection determines how effecti…
What is your plan for securing and managing the borders? Border protection is one area where I have extensive professional competence. The level of protection and access through our national borderline determine the effectiveness of our…
What have you done about the security crisis in Benue State? I have visited Benue State a couple of times, because I believe the security crisis there, like in Zamfara and other troubled states, is particularly concerning. I was not happy t…
How will you help villages attacked and destroyed rebuild after security is restored? I hear you, and I know what it means to lose your home. Before any rebuilding can happen, security forces will clear and secure affected regions, setting up permanent Forward Oper…
How will you protect communities affected by farmer-herder violence? Your loss matters to me, and protecting communities like yours is central to my plan. I will establish Community Peace and Alternative Dispute Resolution Committees, bringing toge…
What will you do to secure border communities like those in Sokoto from cross-border insecurity? For security in communities like yours in Isa Local Government and across Sokoto, I am advocating for constitutional restructuring that allows State and Local Community Policing,…
What will you do about insecurity? I see security as fundamental, because there can be no real economic opportunity where you are afraid to travel, farm, attend school or run your business. I am determined to stren…
How will you work with neighbouring countries like Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin to fight terrorism and crime along the borders? I will work with Niger, Chad, Cameroon and Benin Republic through continuous intelligence sharing, joint border patrols, coordinated military operations, and aligned security poli…
Would people with disabilities get accessible public buildings and transport under your government? Yes, I am determined to see this through. I will enforce compliance with accessibility standards in public infrastructure, schools, workplaces, and transportation systems, with pe…
How will you deal with people who carry weapons and attack communities, regardless of whether they are farmers or herders? My policy treats violent crimes as criminal acts, full stop, regardless of ethnicity. It doesn't matter if the attacker claims to be a farmer or a herder - the law applies the sam…
What is your plan for communities that have been abandoned because of insecurity? I understand what it means for a community to be emptied by fear, and making it safe for you to return home is central to my plan. Before any resettlement begins, security forces…
What would you do about cattle rustling, which nobody talks about? Cattle rustling is part of what insecurity has done to farming communities, and I have named it directly: insecurity from terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and cattle rustling has p…
What is your plan to secure communities in Borno and enable displaced families to return home? Before you can return home, that home has to be secure, and I mean secure before resettlement, not after. My plan has security forces clear and secure affected regions, establishi…
How will you protect farming communities in Benue from insecurity? I understand what insecurity has done to Benue, because I have felt it on my own farms too: the theft, the disruption, the fear of going back to the land. That is why making farmi…
What do you make of the 37 deaths in government custody? President Tinubu bears ultimate responsibility for the conduct of his government, and he cannot behave like a spectator when tragedy strikes. The buck stops at his desk, and 37 un…
What do you have to say about the 37 Nigerians who died in government custody? Thirty-seven Nigerians, many of them teenagers, went into government custody alive and came out dead. They were not killed by Boko Haram, by bandits, or on any battlefield. They d…
If Nigeria has so much security capacity, why isn't it used against terrorists and kidnappers instead of at elections? I have asked that same question. If Nigeria possesses this enormous security capacity, Nigerians are entitled to ask why the same overwhelming force is not deployed against the te…
What is your message to the security forces about how they act during elections? I have said clearly that elections are civil engagements, not military operations. Ballot papers are not bullets, voters are not enemy combatants, and opposition members are not i…
What do you make of the security deployment ahead of the Osun governorship election? What we are witnessing in the build-up to that election is deeply troubling. The scale and posture of security deployment make it appear as though Nigeria is preparing for war rat…
What did you do for the families of the miners who died in custody in Minna? I visited Minna and met with the families and survivors of the 37 suspected artisanal miners who died in custody. I announced a donation of ₦20 million in support of those who los…
What do you want done about the deaths of the detainees? I want a full and honest inquiry. It must establish when the detainees first showed signs of distress, who was told, what medical help was given, and the exact cause of every deat…
What do you think should happen about the reports that 37 Nigerians died in NSCDC custody after an anti-mining operation? I believe that allegation demands an immediate and independent criminal investigation. It cannot be resolved through an internal inquiry where government officials investigate gov…
What is your reaction to the news that 37 Nigerians died in government custody? Thirty-seven Nigerians went into government custody alive, and thirty-seven families got back corpses. I have said that President Tinubu, Minister Dele Alake, and Minister Olubunm…
How will you use foreign policy to help African trade and security? I am determined to make Africa the centrepiece of Nigeria's foreign policy. This means strengthening our regional leadership, economic cooperation, and shared security across the…
How will you tackle insecurity through regional cooperation? I am determined to rebuild ECOWAS as a way to prioritize your security. This means leading reforms to strengthen collective security frameworks and rapid response mechanisms, esta…
What is your plan for policing in Nigeria? I will build a federal, state, and community-based policing system, with clear jurisdictions and national standards that apply to all. States will have operational control over po…
What will you do to stop abuse during arrests and detention? I will establish clear controls around arrests and detention. This includes mandatory use of body cameras, cameras installed in interrogation rooms, and clear, enforceable guideli…
Will you do anything about police barracks and how officers are posted? Yes. I will work to gradually end police barracks as the default system of accommodation, and to decentralize deployment so that mid- to lower-level officers serve closer to their…
What will you do to change how the police treat ordinary citizens? I am committed to reforming and reorienting the police into a true public service. This means moving away from a colonial-style, regime-protection force toward a citizen-focused p…
How will you fix the shortage of police officers in Nigeria? I will increase the number of police officers nationwide so we meet the international standard of one officer for every 450 citizens, strengthening community safety and response c…
How will you tackle kidnapping in this country? I will make kidnapping riskier, less profitable, and easier to dismantle. I'll disrupt financial flows that sustain it (ransom payments, laundering channels, support networks) usi…
What is your plan to deal with kidnapping in Nigeria? I will dismantle the kidnapping economy at its roots. I am determined to treat kidnapping not just as a crime, but as an organized economic system, and to break the financial ince…
How will you improve coordination between states and neighbouring countries on security? I will drive what I call a firehose principle of continuous, high-volume security coordination across jurisdictions, both within Nigeria and with our neighbours. This means enabli…
How will you deal with police misconduct? I will establish an independent Internal Affairs Agency to investigate misconduct within the police and other security services. This gives a clear, independent body the job of lo…
What will you do about banditry and kidnapping? I will strengthen the response to banditry and kidnapping by setting up Anti-Banditry and Kidnapping Special Units in every state command. These units will be made up of highly tr…
What will you do to stop abuse by police and other security agencies? I am determined to strengthen safeguards against abuse while agencies enforce the law, so you are protected. This means introducing body cameras and video-recorded interrogations…
How will you make sure police and other security agencies don't step on each other's toes? I will work to clearly define the roles, responsibilities, and operational boundaries between the Federal Police and other security agencies. This is about making sure everyone kn…
Will you set up a joint task force to fight terrorism? Yes. I will institutionalize a Joint Terrorism Task Force bringing together security agencies, paramilitary, and the military under a unified coordination framework. Alongside thi…
What is your plan to fix how Nigeria's security agencies share intelligence? I am determined to build a modern, coordinated, intelligence-driven security system that no longer depends on personalities or fragmented structures. I will establish a statutory,…
Will you negotiate with bandits or kidnappers to end attacks? No. I will maintain zero tolerance for negotiating with or rehabilitating terrorists. I am determined to amend relevant laws to classify organized banditry and kidnapping under te…
Will banditry and kidnapping be treated as terrorism? Yes. I will designate banditry and kidnapping as acts of terrorism, so that those who terrorize communities face the full force of national security and counter-terrorism laws.
How will you organize security across local, state, national, and cross-border levels to protect communities? I will structure security as an integrated system with clear roles at four levels. Locally, we will build community-based intelligence networks to detect and report threats early.…
What is your plan for people who commit minor offences? I will amend laws and sentencing frameworks to promote community service and other restorative alternatives for minor offences. This means shifting the focus from punishment alone…
What is your plan to stop people being held in detention unfairly? I will abolish the current remand order framework used by magistrate courts to detain individuals unjustly. This is part of my commitment to ensure justice is dispensed within cle…
What will you do if police or law enforcement violate citizens' rights? I am determined that citizens whose rights are violated by law enforcement receive compensation, while the officials responsible are held accountable through sanctions. This is pa…
What will you do to protect personal data online? I will treat data as a strategic national asset, properly managed and protected. I will establish strong data protection and privacy frameworks to build trust in digital systems,…
What is your plan to protect against floods and other environmental disasters? I will establish a National Environmental Resilience Framework to protect productive assets, boost agricultural output, and create green jobs. This includes strengthening flood co…
What will you do to protect households and businesses from sudden fuel price increases? I will build and maintain national strategic oil reserves, and deploy them to cushion the impact of global price shocks. This is how we will reduce extreme fuel price volatility,…
How will you make communities safe for IDPs to return home and rebuild their lives? I understand how long you've waited. First, security forces will clear and secure your region, setting up permanent Forward Operating Bases and civil protection posts before organ…
What will you do to make communities in places like Zamfara and Borno safe from kidnapping and terrorism? I know what Zamfara and Borno have lived through, and I won't offer another statement after another attack. I'm pushing for constitutional restructuring so states and local commun…
Farmers are afraid to go to their farms because of attacks and destroyed crops. How will you protect them? I understand this fear. I've felt it myself, as my own farms have suffered theft and disruption. I will treat farmer security as a core pillar of food policy: deploying well-equip…
What have you done to promote peace in the North East? At my prompting, the American University of Nigeria set up the Adamawa Peace Initiative to help foster unity, tolerance and peaceful coexistence in North East Nigeria. It serves a…
What have you done to help the Chibok girls who escaped Boko Haram? The Chibok girls who escaped Boko Haram captivity have found accommodation in the academy operated by the American University of Nigeria, a university where I provide a 60 percent…
What have you done to support people affected by Boko Haram violence? I have stood with people affected by Boko Haram violence. In May 2018, I donated 10 million naira towards the medical bills of victims of a bomb blast in Mubi, in the northeast. I…

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