Political and social media commentator Sadiq Maunde has slammed Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration over what he described as misplaced priorities between governance and national security.
In a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), Maunde wrote, “Army dey use guns made in 1962 in 2025, lawmakers dey drive 2026 cars in 2025,” highlighting the irony of a country where soldiers rely on outdated weapons while politicians enjoy the latest luxuries.
Images accompanying his post show Nigerian soldiers training with a 1962-designed artillery piece, underscoring concerns about the military’s dependence on obsolete hardware.
A 2020 report by World Defense also confirmed that the Nigerian Army continues to use aging weapons such as the FN FAL rifle, largely due to the nation’s limited domestic arms production capacity since independence.
According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), Nigeria’s 2025 defense budget is estimated at $2.6 billion, a figure analysts say falls far short of what is required to modernize the armed forces.
Critics argue that poor resource allocation and corruption have left troops ill-equipped to confront persistent threats from Boko Haram insurgents and bandit groups across the country.
Parallel Facts had earlier reported that U.S. President Donald Trump allegedly threatened military action against Nigeria over alleged Christian killings.
The warning has renewed scrutiny of Tinubu’s government, with many Nigerians questioning how a military still using 1960s-era weapons can effectively safeguard the nation in the face of modern security challenges.
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