Tinubu Aware Of Pains, Tears Of Nigerians – Akume

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, has declared that President Bola Tinubu is not insensitive to the pains Nigerians are passing through.

According to him, Tinubu is fully aware of the various challenges and is addressing them with every sense of responsibility.

Naija News reports that the SGF made the declaration on Sunday during the National Inter-Denominational Church Service held at the National Christian Centre in Abuja, as part of activities marking the 2026 Democracy Day celebration.

According to a statement by the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the SGF, Yomi Odunuga, Akume also assured that the government will not succumb to terrorism, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation.

Akume gave the assurance while delivering President Tinubu’s message at the service, in which he congratulated Nigerians on 27 uninterrupted years of democratic rule since 1999.

The President noted that uninterrupted democratic rule is a testament to the resilience and sacrifices of citizens who fought for the restoration of democracy.

He paid tributes to pro-democracy activists of the June 12 struggle, noting that many endured persecution, injuries and death in that quest.

“Government is sensitive to all these pains, shares in these pains and has heard your cries,” Akume said, adding that Tinubu was addressing the challenges with compassion and a strong sense of responsibility.

“The government of Nigeria shall never succumb to terror, banditry or any form of criminal intimidation,” he declared.

On security, the President described recent attacks and abductions in some parts of the country as painful reminders that more work remained to be done, but assured citizens that the safe return of all persons in captivity remained a national priority.

He said security agencies were being supported with the necessary resources to protect lives, secure communities and preserve Nigeria’s territorial integrity.

Speaking ahead of the 2027 general elections, the SGF urged Nigerians to reject violence, hate campaigns and divisive rhetoric, warning that democracy must never be reduced to a battleground.

He appealed particularly to young Nigerians not to allow themselves to be used for thuggery, political violence, misinformation campaigns, ethnic abuse or religious intolerance.

“Do not rent out your conscience for money, drugs, political patronage or online applause. Your future is worth more than any politician’s temporary convenience,” he said.

President Tinubu also called on religious leaders, traditional rulers, civil society organisations, the media and families to promote tolerance and peaceful coexistence as the nation moves toward another election cycle, and applauded members of the armed forces and other security agencies for their sacrifices in sustaining democratic rule.

The service was attended by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives Benjamin Okezie Kalu, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and the Head of Civil Service of the Federation, Mrs. Didi Walson-Jack.