Netizens have slammed supporters of All Progressives Congress (APC) and Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the worsening insecurity and perceived national decline.
The message, posted by veterinary doctor and vocal political activist Dr. Kenon (@drkenon2) on February 4, 2026, reads simply: “If you support APC, you are supporting insecurity & the destruction of Nigeria.”
Shared during a period of acute public anger, the post arrived amid reports of a devastating attack in Kwara State that claimed dozens—possibly over 160—lives, according to accounts from the Nigerian Red Cross, local lawmakers, and survivors.
Terrorists descended on the villages of Woro and Nuku in Kaiama Local Government Area late on February 3, firing indiscriminately, setting homes and shops ablaze, and forcing terrified residents to flee into surrounding bushland.
Some reports describe attackers rounding up villagers, binding hands, and carrying out executions in what has emerged as one of the deadliest single incidents in recent months.
Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq labeled the assault a “cowardly expression of frustration by terrorist cells” reacting to military pressure, while a state parliamentarian and aid officials confirmed the scale of casualties, with many still missing and communities left in ruins.
Troops and forest guards later cordoned off the area as recovery efforts continued. The timing amplified the post’s impact.
Critics quickly linked the tragedy to long-standing grievances against APC governance, now stretching over a decade since the party first took power in 2015.
Social media users expressed horror and outrage, with several posts questioning how individuals could continue backing the party amid repeated mass killings, kidnappings, and bandit raids that have displaced communities, crippled farming, and deepened poverty.
One widely shared sentiment accused APC loyalists in affected regions of remaining steadfast despite personal losses, while others pointed to silence or delayed responses from federal authorities as evidence of failed leadership.
Defenders of the administration highlight ongoing military operations and substantial budget allocations—over ₦5 trillion directed toward defense and security in the 2026 fiscal plan—as proof of commitment to confronting the threats.
Senate leaders, including figures from the ruling party, have voiced determination to see banditry and insurgency end within the year through sustained coordination, better-equipped forces, and community cooperation.
Official statements frame such attacks as desperate responses by criminal groups facing intensified pressure.Still, the viral accusation reflects deepening polarization ahead of future elections.
Opposition-aligned voices frame persistent violence and economic strain as direct outcomes of APC policies, while the original post’s blunt equation of party support with national destruction has fueled heated exchanges online.
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As communities mourn the Kwara victims and security forces comb the region for survivors and perpetrators, the statement underscores how insecurity has become a central fault line in Nigeria’s political conversation, turning personal tragedy into pointed partisan indictment.
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