Political tension is rising after Jaffar Bello (a PDP chieftain) berated First Lady Remi Tinubu for her "one-sided" security views.
Bello argued that the First Lady’s public praise for US airstrikes in the North ignores the violent realities faced by Nigerians in the Southern regions.
What is the Controversy About?
The US Intervention: In late 2025, the US carried out airstrikes in the North (Sokoto State) to target ISIS-linked groups. President Tinubu approved the strikes, and the First Lady recently praised them during a US trip.
The "Missing" Call for Help: Bello argued that if foreign airstrikes are the solution to terrorism, they should also be used to tackle secessionist violence and killings in the Southeast.
Deeper Worries: Bello claimed that inviting foreign powers to conduct air wars in Nigeria often targets specific communities and could draw the country into a larger international conflict.
The Government's Stance: While the First Lady is calling for "greater collaboration," critics like Bello believe this approach shows a lack of balance in how the government handles security across Nigeria’s different regions.
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