Former Abia State Governor and senator representing Abia North, Orji Uzor Kalu, has alleged that some Nigerian politicians are supporting Boko Haram to disrupt President Bola Tinubu’s government. He recently shared that the recent resurgence of the terrorist group is politically motivated.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today, Kalu disclosed that Boko Haram is currently being backed by power-hungry individuals within the corridors of power.
He revealed that these horrible politicians are using terrorism as a tool to fight President Tinubu, just like they did with past governments.
Kalu confirmed that the brains behind the resurgence of the deadly group are not even after money, stressing that they are simply desperate for power and influence.
“The political class is behind Boko Haram. They are using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations.
People in the political class are the ones fuelling Boko Haram. This is a political war. Some of them aren’t after money—they’re after power. They want to tear down the system just to grab control, and that’s not how power should be acquired,” he said.
He further described the insecurity plaguing the country as an intentional strategy by influential figures who are unhappy with the current state of governance.
He concluded by calling for unity and patriotism among Nigerians, emphasising the need to uplift Nigeria rather than sabotage it for selfish gain.
“The insecurity in Nigeria is politically induced. These individuals—politicians, businessmen, civil servants—are not just seeking financial gain. They’re looking to hijack political power.
If we consider ourselves friends and patriots, we should care about the ordinary Nigerian. We must work together to build a better country,” he added.
