Orji Kalu Accuses Politicians Of Fuelling Boko Haram To Undermine Tinubu’s Government.
Senator Orji Uzor Kalu, representing Abia North and a former governor of Abia State, has made a shocking allegation, claiming that elements within Nigeria’s political class are sponsoring Boko Haram insurgents in a bid to destabilise President Bola Tinubu’s administration. The explosive accusation was made during an appearance on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, 3 June 2025.
Kalu asserted that the resurgence of Boko Haram activities is not merely a security issue but a politically motivated campaign orchestrated by power-hungry individuals. “The political class is behind Boko Haram. They are using terrorism as a tool to fight Tinubu, just like they did with past administrations,” he stated emphatically. When pressed to clarify, the senator pointed fingers at a network of politicians, wealthy businesspeople, and senior civil servants, alleging they are leveraging insecurity to advance personal ambitions.
“People in the political class are the ones fuelling Boko Haram,” Kalu reiterated, describing the insecurity plaguing Nigeria as “politically induced.” He further claimed that some of these individuals are not solely after financial gain but are seeking to “hijack political power” and “tear down the system” to grab control. “This is a political war,” he added, warning that such tactics undermine the democratic process.
The senator’s claims come amid growing concerns over renewed Boko Haram activity in Nigeria’s North-East, particularly in Borno State. Just a day before Kalu’s interview, suspected Boko Haram insurgents reportedly killed nine passengers using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Mairari Village, Guzamala Local Government Area, according to reports from local sources and security officials.
Kalu’s allegations have sparked intense debate, with some observers expressing alarm at the potential collusion between political elites and terrorist groups, while others caution against the lack of concrete evidence. The timing of the statement coincides with heightened insecurity in the region, following a series of attacks by Boko Haram and its splinter faction, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), which have claimed numerous lives and disrupted communities.
Neither the Presidency nor the APC leadership has yet responded to Kalu’s claims. However, the accusation raises critical questions about the intersection of politics and security in Nigeria, a nation that has battled the Islamist insurgency for over 15 years. As concerns mount, many Nigerians are calling for a thorough investigation to uncover the truth behind these serious allegations and ensure accountability.