Is President Tinubu Really in Control of Nigeria’s Armed Forces?

I joined a heated debate when a Fulani man claimed that no tribe will ever relinquish the title of commander-in-chief. He argued that the president is merely a stooge and that real military power stays in the north, regardless of election outcomes. He pointed to security failures in Kwara and Ogun states, alleged infiltration by terror groups, and ransom payments as evidence that the presidency lacks true authority. He even questioned why requests to form regional security groups go unanswered. I can’t help but wonder if President Tinubu can assert real command over our armed forces and secure lives across Nigeria, or if true power lies somewhere above the presidency.

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