Posted by Samuel on Mon 29th Dec, 2025 - tori.ng
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Fagbemi said the lack of accountability following the US strike stems from official arrogance.
Political scientist and national security expert Kunle Fagbemi has stated that Nigerians should have been given a detailed briefing by the Defence Information System.
Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s Morning Show on Monday, Fagbemi said the lack of accountability following the US strike stems from official arrogance.
Recall that President Donald Trump of the United States, on Christmas Day, ordered airstrikes on a terrorist enclave in the Northwest region of Nigeria.
“By now, ideally, once it is clear that we are heading in this direction, we should have received a detailed briefing from the Defence Information System.
“Unfortunately, those currently in office are operating with arrogance. That is why we are not seeing the level of transparency, stewardship, and accountability that is expected.
“If you want to have the kind of stewardship and accountability that you’re talking about, we will require everybody to play by the books.
“For example, you need to ask them when the Joint Intelligence Board last met. You need to ask them when the Information Management System last met. You will realize that these are the issues we are dealing with,” he said.