Oshiomhole Challenges Akpabio, Demands Action on Insecurity During Senate Session

Former Edo State governor and senator representing Edo North, Adams Oshiomhole, has criticised the Senate leadership over the worsening security situation in the country, questioning the implementation of resolutions aimed at addressing insecurity and military accountability.

Oshiomhole made the remarks during plenary on Wednesday while senators debated recent attacks by bandits and kidnappers across different parts of the country.

Questions Unimplemented Senate Resolution

During his contribution, Oshiomhole recalled an earlier Senate resolution directing military authorities to identify and sanction an officer allegedly linked to the withdrawal of troops from a school in Kebbi State before a major abduction incident.

The senator expressed frustration that the Senate had yet to receive any official feedback on the resolution despite several sittings since it was passed.

According to him, lawmakers have a responsibility to ensure that resolutions passed by the chamber are implemented and not ignored.

Raises Concerns Over Accountability

Oshiomhole argued that insecurity cannot be effectively addressed without accountability within the nation’s security institutions.

He questioned the effectiveness of oversight efforts and warned that repeated resolutions would have little impact if government agencies failed to act on them.

The lawmaker also called for greater scrutiny of security spending, insisting that Nigerians deserve to know whether resources allocated to defence and security are producing tangible results.

Calls for Stronger Action Against Insecurity

Speaking on recent attacks in different parts of the country, Oshiomhole lamented the continued loss of lives to banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes.

He maintained that citizens expect practical solutions rather than repeated condemnations whenever attacks occur.

The senator stressed that decisive action and accountability are necessary to restore public confidence in the country’s security architecture.

Debate Reflects Growing Concerns

The remarks come amid renewed concerns over insecurity following recent attacks and abductions in several states.

While the Senate has repeatedly called on security agencies to intensify efforts against criminal groups, critics have continued to question the effectiveness of legislative resolutions in tackling the crisis.

“This thing happened under your leadership, You have fa!led”

Oshiomole scold Akpabio over insecurity & snub from military pic.twitter.com/Ayq8ZPfGRk

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) June 3, 2026