A social media post attributed to Adepoju Adeyinka has sparked backlash online after he wrote, “They think all these killing matter to more than PBAT winning?” The comment appears to reference ongoing violence in parts of Nigeria and suggests that some political actors are more focused on President Bola Tinubu’s re-election than on addressing insecurity.
The statement, shared widely on X and Facebook, struck a nerve because it touches on a common frustration among Nigerians: the perception that politics often takes priority over human lives. PBAT is a common abbreviation for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the phrase implies that electoral victory is being weighed against the value of lives lost to banditry, insurgency, and communal clashes.
There is no public record of Adepoju Adeyinka holding an official position, and the quote seems to have originated from a personal social media account. Without an official context, it’s unclear whether the post was meant as sarcasm, criticism of political priorities, or an attempt to provoke debate. That ambiguity has fueled the controversy.
Nigeria’s insecurity crisis remains one of the most pressing issues ahead of the 2027 elections. Attacks in the North-west, North-east, and parts of the Middle Belt have continued into 2026, with thousands killed and millions displaced. Kidnapping for ransom, farmer-herder clashes, and separatist violence in the South-east have also contributed to a sense of fatigue and anger among citizens.
For many, comments that appear to trivialize these killings are seen as evidence of a disconnect between the political class and ordinary Nigerians. Others argue that such posts are taken out of context and used to score political points online.
The APC and the presidency have repeatedly stated that security is a top priority, pointing to increased military operations, intelligence sharing, and community engagement programs. Opposition parties counter that the government has not done enough to protect lives and hold perpetrators accountable….See More
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