A United Nations-affiliated organization, the International Organisation for Human Rights Development and Environment (IOHRDE), has strongly condemned the Nigerian government’s inaction over the persistent killings in Benue State and other parts of the country.
In a statement issued on Monday by its President, Comrade Akinyemi Ojo Adebayo, the group criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration for its “deafening silence” and failure to protect citizens amid escalating violence. It described the government’s lack of decisive action as a betrayal of democratic governance.
The organization warned that Nigeria is rapidly approaching a state of emergency, not only due to rising insecurity but also because of systemic leadership failures. “If the government cannot fulfill its constitutional duty of safeguarding lives, it should step down,” the statement read.
IOHRDE emphasized that the crisis extends beyond Benue, highlighting a nationwide breakdown of security and governance. It accused the government of enabling impunity, allowing armed groups to operate unchecked.
The group also called on Nigerian voters to reject divisive politics—such as tribalism and religious favoritism—and instead demand competent and ethical leadership. “Democracy without accountability is tyranny,” the statement asserted, urging citizens to hold leaders to higher standards.
Additionally, IOHRDE appealed to the international community, including the African Union and global human rights bodies, to intervene diplomatically and help prevent further deterioration of Nigeria’s security and humanitarian situation.
The statement concluded with a stark ultimatum: “The Tinubu administration must either govern effectively or relinquish power to those capable of doing so.”
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