As Nigerians joined the global Christian community to mark Easter—a season symbolizing sacrifice and renewal—the Civil Society Legislative Advocacy Centre (CISLAC) issued a scathing critique of the nation's worsening insecurity and government inaction.
In a statement released Monday, CISLAC Executive Director, Comrade Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, lamented the persistent killings across Nigeria, citing them as evidence of a dangerous leadership vacuum and governance failure.
“Easter should inspire reflection, not remind Nigerians of bloodshed,”; Rafsanjani stated. “Yet, for many, this holy season only deepens the pain of loss, as innocent lives are wasted daily while the government watches in silence.”;
The organization highlighted recent massacres in Benue and Plateau states, where over 50 lives were lost, as part of a disturbing pattern of unchecked violence also seen in Zamfara, Katsina, Niger, and Kwara.
CISLAC sharply criticized President Bola Tinubu's perceived detachment, describing his silence and overseas trips as “morally troubling”; during a period of national crisis.
“Leadership requires presence—not just in times of triumph, but especially in moments of tragedy,”; the statement read. “Governing from abroad is not an option.”;
The group also condemned the politicization of violence and the misuse of security forces for political gain, warning that such actions deepen national division and distract from urgent priorities like stabilizing the economy and protecting lives.
“It is shameful that even as blood flows, political elites are more focused on 2027 elections than today's emergencies,”; Rafsanjani noted.
Reaffirming its mission to promote justice, transparency, and accountability, CISLAC called on leaders at all levels to abandon rhetoric and take immediate action to secure the country.
“We cannot keep sacrificing lives on the altar of political ambition and indifference,”; the organization concluded. “The time to act is now.”;
