Real Reason Behind Tinubu’s Homeland Security Adviser
President Bola Tinubu’s decision to appoint Nigeria’s first Special Adviser on Homeland Security followed growing tension within the country’s security structure over the role of the Office of the National Security Adviser.
Reports said some military and intelligence chiefs were unhappy with NSA Nuhu Ribadu’s involvement in operational matters usually handled by security agencies and the armed forces.
The concerns reportedly pushed the President to create a new security position and appoint retired Major General Adeyinka Fadewa to strengthen coordination and improve intelligence operations.
Sources within the Presidency claimed security chiefs wanted a clearer separation between advisory duties and field operations as insecurity continues across several parts of the country.
Officials also linked the move to President Tinubu’s frustration over the rising cost of insecurity and the long-running insurgency crisis.
According to insiders, the President believes too much national money has gone into security operations instead of infrastructure, healthcare and education.
The appointment is seen as part of efforts to seek fresh ideas and improve security management.
Despite speculation about a possible rivalry between Ribadu and the new adviser, Presidency officials insisted both men would work together within the existing security framework.
The government maintained that the President has the constitutional power to reshape the country’s security structure in any way he considers necessary to tackle terrorism and violence.
