ABUJA — Renowned cleric and security analyst, Reverend Ladi Thompson, has sparked intense national debate after alleging that the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu entered into a clandestine compromise with terrorist groups operating within the country.
Thompson made the explosive revelation during a live broadcast interview while addressing the persistent failure of national security agencies to quell mass killings and widespread abductions across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones.
When directly pressed by the interviewer on whether he was explicitly accusing the President of striking a deal with insurgents, the cleric responded without hesitation.
“It is no longer a secret anywhere in the world,” Thompson stated, implying that international intelligence communities are fully aware of the underlying compromises hindering the war against terror.
The cleric argued that the continuous, unpunished operations of heavily armed bandits and terrorist networks—even while flaunting their illicit activities on public digital platforms—point to a deeper institutional appeasement strategy rather than a genuine military offensive.
The presidency has previously denied cutting deals with criminal elements, maintaining that its security strategy remains focused on total eradication. However, Thompson’s public assertion adds significant pressure to an administration already facing harsh criticism for its perceived silence and failure to fulfill campaign promises regarding national security.
