Centre for Human Rights and Accountability Network, CHRAN, a Civil Society Organisation, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to declare a state of emergency on the security crisis rocking Nigeria.
The CSO urged the president to work with the 36 State Governors and members of the National Assembly to establish State Police and National Forest Guards in Nigeria.
The Akwa Ibom State Director, Otuekong Franklyn Isong, who made the appeal in his remarks at the June 12 Annual Public Lecture organised by the CHRAN to mark the 2026 Democracy Day in Nigeria with the theme, “The Dangers of Vote Selling in a Democracy,’’ expressed worry at cases of school abductions both in Borno and Oyo States, urging the President to ensure immediate release of the abducted students and teachers.
He said, “The Centre urges the President of the Republic of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to declare a state of emergency in the security situation facing the federation as a matter of urgent public importance.
“CHRAN calls for the overhauling and decentralisation of the security architecture of the federation to give more powers to the sub-national governments.’
He also tasked citizens to collaborate with the security agencies, as security is everyone’s responsibility.
The Director expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of some government councils in the state, urging the chairmen to complement the state government’s efforts by embarking on people-oriented projects.
On the 2027 elections, Isong urged the political class to approach 2027 electioneering campaigns with utmost decorum and a high degree of responsibility, appealing
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