TieTie Urges President Tinubu to Learn From Jonathan’s Regrets on Insecurity
A lawyer, Frank TieTie, has called on the Presidency and the military to draw lessons from the administrations of former Presidents Olusegun Obasanjo and Goodluck Jonathan, warning that President Bola Tinubu risks living in regret if he fails to act decisively against rising insecurity.
Lessons From Obasanjo’s Firm Approach
TieTie highlighted that under Obasanjo, the state projected strength and accountability. Wrongdoers faced clear consequences, which restored public confidence in the government’s ability to maintain law and order.
Jonathan’s Regrets as a Cautionary Tale
He contrasted this with Goodluck Jonathan’s tenure, describing the former president as helpless during similar security challenges. TieTie noted that Jonathan now lives with regret for not exercising his full presidential powers to combat insecurity.
Call for Pragmatic Measures and State of Emergency
TieTie urged the President to move beyond empty condemnations and implement practical, pragmatic steps. He specifically proposed declaring a state of emergency in states where local governments have not only failed to provide security but have actively undermined federal efforts.
He cited Katsina State as an example, pointing out that the state government sanctioned negotiations with bandits who even wore the uniforms of slain police commissioners, and yet could not rescue a kidnapped military general. The ensuing normalcy after such shocks, he argued, demonstrates a dangerous complacency.
Urgent Appeal for Decisive Action
In closing, TieTie warned that if President Tinubu does not take drastic, decisive actions within the next six months—such as deploying robust military operations and enforcing accountability—he too may find himself living a life of regret, much like his predecessor.
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