Deaf Citizen Says Nigerians Are Not Hearing Enough From Aso Rock on Insecurity

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Jun 25, 2026 #Aso Rock, #Bola Tinubu, #Nigeria insecurity, #Ogun State Association of the Deaf, #Security Briefing, #security crisis, #William Olubodun

Dr. William Olubodun

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A retired deaf citizen and community advocate, Dr. William Olubodun, has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage Nigerians more directly on the worsening security situation across the country, saying visible leadership and regular communication would help restore public confidence.

Olubodun, who is the Patron of the Ogun State Association of the Deaf, made the appeal in a statement titled “Mr President, Leave the Desk and Talk to Us.”

The Abeokuta-based advocate expressed concern over what he described as the absence of regular public briefings from the nation’s top leadership on efforts to tackle insecurity, despite persistent reports of attacks, kidnappings and other security challenges affecting communities nationwide.

According to him, Nigerians deserve to hear directly from the President, Vice President and security chiefs on measures being taken to address the crisis.

“We read the news every day, but we see no concrete steps being taken by the President or Vice President on the security crisis plaguing our communities,” he said.

Olubodun recalled that during Nigeria’s civil war, citizens received regular updates from government leaders through radio broadcasts, noting that today’s communication technologies should make public engagement even easier.

He argued that periodic briefings by the Vice President alongside security chiefs whenever major security breakthroughs are recorded would reassure citizens and demonstrate government commitment to ending insecurity.

The retired advocate suggested that government officials should publicly update Nigerians on progress being made, while also rallying citizens to support efforts aimed at defeating criminal elements threatening lives and property.

He further urged the President to challenge security agencies to intensify their operations until communities across the country are free from the menace of terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes.

Olubodun maintained that direct communication from national leaders would strengthen public trust and foster greater cooperation between citizens and security agencies.

“Nothing builds trust better than leadership leaving the desk to speak directly to the people,” he stated.

The call comes amid growing public concern over security challenges in several parts of the country and increasing demands for greater transparency on government efforts to combat criminality and protect communities.