“They Want to Get Rid of Me, But I’m a Stubborn Politician” — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu says attempts to use insecurity as a political weapon against his administration will not succeed, declaring that he remains firmly in control and determined to complete his mandate.

Speaking Tuesday night at the Presidential Villa in Abuja while receiving Plateau State stakeholders led by Governor Caleb Mutfwang, Tinubu said his political opponents had misread his resilience.

“You are playing to the hand of agents, including my own enemies, who want to use insecurity to get rid of me,” he said. “But I’m a very stubborn politician. I just refuse to go. And I will campaign for my second term.”

The President called for stronger cooperation from stakeholders in identifying those behind violent attacks, insisting that government would act on credible intelligence.

“If you identify and you know the name of troublemakers, agents or provocateurs who want to continue killing or instigate killing, let us know,” he said. “We will use the instrument of office to deal with them.”

Tinubu stressed that security agencies would respond decisively once reliable information is provided, saying efforts must be made to break the cycle of violence in Plateau State.

He also announced support for a new peace initiative involving former governors of the state, urging a more unified and practical approach to resolving long-standing tensions.

“Call one another. Ignore the Governor’s Committee if you have to, or incorporate them,” he said. “Take that white paper, go through it among yourselves and agree to implement it.”

“Forget those committees you mentioned to me, if it’s not working, it’s not working. Consider this group as the committee until we find a lasting solution.”

The meeting followed renewed concern over insecurity in Plateau, including the Angwa Rukuba killings earlier this month, which prompted fresh consultations between federal and state stakeholders.

Former Governor Simon Lalong, who attended the session, backed calls for a broader reconciliation effort involving key political and traditional leaders.

“If you bring all of us together, Jang, Dariye, Lalong, Mutfwang and the traditional rulers, you may find a lasting solution because all of us have gone through it,” he said.

Lalong added that stakeholders must be willing to speak frankly and commit collectively to peace.

“We must reach a point where everybody agrees that there will be no more blood on Plateau,” he said, warning against continued loss of innocent lives.

The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to address insecurity and stabilise affected regions through dialogue and coordinated security action.