Group knocks critics, says Ribadu’s focus is squarely on securing Nigeria
A civil society organization, The Arewa Development and Advocacy Network (ADAN), has condemned the baseless attacks on the person and office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
A civil society organization, The Arewa Development and Advocacy Network (ADAN), has condemned the baseless attacks on the person and office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
It emphasised that Ribadu’s focus is squarely on securing Nigeria.
According to its Convener, Dr. Ahmadu Mustapha, he said: "It has become increasingly evident that Mallam Ribadu has emerged as a target for some Northern politicians desperate to remain relevant in the political space.
"These individuals appear to be orchestrating campaigns of calumny and distraction against him, falsely attributing personal and political motives to his commitment to national security.
"We categorically reject and condemn the mischievous attempts by some to link Mallam Ribadu to the inclusion of Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s name in the proposed U.S. Congress bill (the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026).
"These claims are nothing but a figment of the imagination of those seeking to sow division.
"We call for restraint from all political actors. Northern leaders and stakeholders must refocus their efforts on what truly matters: ending the scourge of banditry, kidnapping, and senseless killings that continue to ravage Northern communities; addressing the endemic poverty; and supporting initiatives that uplift our people through education, economic empowerment, and inclusive development.
"In conclusion, the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains firmly on course and very much alive.
"This administration is not only resolutely committed to securing every inch of Nigeria but is also working tirelessly to make the country work for all citizens, through economic reforms, infrastructure development, and strengthened institutions.
"Mallam Nuhu Ribadu’s focus is squarely on securing Nigeria, not on pursuing any political ambition or targeting fellow Northerners. We stand firmly with him and the administration in this noble pursuit."