𝗣𝗗𝗣 𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗻 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆

Dr. Gbenga Hashim, a senior chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), has called on Northern leaders to accept responsibility for the region’s worsening insecurity and perceived governance failures, warning that continued inaction could deepen crises.

Hashim argued that Northern states have experienced escalating violence, banditry, and communal conflicts, which he said are exacerbated by weak governance and lack of accountability among regional leaders.

He stressed that addressing insecurity requires proactive measures, including security sector reforms, community engagement, and better oversight of local institutions. Hashim also urged collaboration with the federal government to stem the rising tide of violence.

According to him, leaders cannot continue to blame external factors alone; they must take ownership of policies and interventions that directly impact the safety and welfare of citizens.

He further emphasized that the political class has a duty to ensure that developmental and security policies are implemented effectively to prevent further loss of lives and property.