• Methodist Church urges FG to address menace, economic hardship
The 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), Adewole Adebayo, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s rising insecurity, saying citizens are “tired of burying people.”

Adebayo, who was a guest on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme, blamed the crisis on poor governance and lack of political will, arguing that the situation is not complex but a result of leadership failure.

He accused the government of using insecurity for political advantage, mismanaging resources, and failing to take decisive action.

Adebayo also criticised both the ruling party and sections of the opposition, saying many politicians are part of the same broken system and cannot deliver real change.

Meanwhile, the Methodist Church of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to urgently address the rising issues of unemployment, insecurity, and economic hardship.

It also appealed to eligible citizens to ensure they obtained their Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) to enable them to vote in the 2027 general elections. This was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the 15th Annual Synod of the Diocese of Ngbo, Methodist Church Nigeria.